One Hundred and One Dalmatians
One Hundred and One Dalmatians

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

1961Movie79 minEnglish

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic97
Google Users92%
Director: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang ReithermanGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A litter of Dalmatian puppies, along with their parents Pongo and Perdita, are kidnapped by the wicked Cruella De Vil, who wants to use their fur for a luxurious coat. Pongo and Perdita must rally their animal friends to rescue their pups and 15 other kidnapped Dalmatians from Cruella's sinister plan before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians' was a critical and commercial success, praised for its innovative animation style, humor, and engaging story. It is widely considered a classic of Disney animation and a beloved family film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual style and charming characters.
  • Lauded for its clever adaptation of the source material and witty dialogue.
  • Considered a landmark achievement in animation for its use of the Xerox process.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise the film's timeless animation, memorable villain Cruella de Vil, and heartwarming story of animal rescue. Many appreciate its humor and appeal to both children and adults.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Love Is a Song'. Recognized for its significant impact on animation techniques.

Fun Fact

The distinctive visual style of the film, with its flat, graphic, and somewhat sketchy look, was a deliberate choice made to mimic the look of illustrator Quentin Blake's work. This was achieved by using the Xerox process, which allowed animators to transfer drawings directly onto cels, preserving the sketchy quality of the original sketches.

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tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

Walt Disney's classic film, 101 Dalmatians, may not be completely original as it is based on a previous book, but it has turned its characters into beloved favorites, especially Pongo and Purdy. The movie will make you fall in love with all...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

It's a classic. Great for all children and adults. Not really for me but I'll watch it if the family wants too. I prefer the live version more.