Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- witty
- uplifting
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics found the film predictable and less substantial than Disney's strongest work, while generally recognizing its colorful characters and catchy musical score.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Oliver is a homeless kitten whose life changes after joining a group of street dogs and meeting Jenny.
The film adapts Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist into a New York City story with animal characters and songs.
Dodger, Tito, Einstein, Francis, and Rita form a gang of homeless mutts who rely on theft and mutual support.
Oliver roams the streets of New York and encounters both the dog gang and Jenny's wealthy household there.
Films like Oliver & Company, and why
The Aristocats
family-friendly animated musical with talking animals, urban adventure, and an orphan seeking belonging
The Rescuers
animated animal ensemble combining comedy, musical numbers, friendship, and a vulnerable young protagonist
The Great Mouse Detective
Disney adaptation of a classic literary story reshaped into colorful family adventure with memorable songs
Movie Details
- Director
- George Scribner
- Release Date
- 1988-11-18
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1749)
Cast
- Joey Lawrence
- Billy Joel
- Cheech Marin
- Richard Mulligan
- Roscoe Lee Browne
- Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Bette Midler
- Dom DeLuise
- Taurean Blacque
- Carl Weintraub
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Oliver & Company about?
- A homeless kitten finds friendship, danger, and a possible home after joining a streetwise dog gang in New York City.
- What is Oliver & Company like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Oliver & Company as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Oliver & Company violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Oliver & Company as mild.
- What did critics think of Oliver & Company?
- Critics found the film predictable and less substantial than Disney's strongest work, while generally recognizing its colorful characters and catchy musical score.
- Which films are like Oliver & Company?
- Films with a similar feel include The Aristocats, The Rescuers, and The Great Mouse Detective.
- How long is Oliver & Company?
- Oliver & Company runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch Oliver & Company?
- In United States, Oliver & Company streams on Disney Plus.
