Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts

Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts

2009Movie90 minEnglish

Maya Dolittle can talk to animals. She gets discovered and Tiffany Monaco, a Hollywood star, brings her to L.A. to help her little puppy, who turns out to be a boy.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Rich ThorneGenres: Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Maya Dolittle, the teenage daughter of the famous Dr. Dolittle, travels to New York City to help a struggling animal sanctuary. She discovers that the sanctuary is being threatened by a greedy landlord who wants to tear it down. Maya must use her unique ability to talk to animals to rally the sanctuary's inhabitants and devise a plan to save their home.

Critical Reception

This direct-to-video sequel in the Dr. Dolittle franchise received largely negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot, weak humor, and overall lack of originality compared to its predecessors. Audiences, particularly families with younger children, found it to be a passable if uninspired viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and uninspired family film.
  • Humor often falls flat, relying on slapstick.
  • Lacks the charm and wit of earlier installments.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this title is not readily available, but general audience reception for direct-to-video sequels in established franchises tends to be mixed to negative.

Fun Fact

This film is the fifth installment in the live-action Dr. Dolittle film series and the second to feature Kyla Pratt as Maya Dolittle.

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