Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
“The White House has gone to the dogs!”
Maya Dolittle is back in a heartwarming adventure of presidential proportions! Maya's dream of going to vet school is put on hold when she gets a call from the president of the United States. It seems the First Dog is out of control, and the president needs Maya's help. It's up to Maya and her own dog, Lucky, to stop a canine catastrophe from becoming a national crisis!
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Where is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | MagentaTV, Videoload |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is a 2008 English-language comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Craig Shapiro. The cast is led by Kyla Pratt, Peter Coyote, Malcolm Stewart. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 5.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief was produced by Davis Entertainment and DD4C Productions and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on March 4, 2008, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Craig Shapiro
- Writers
- Matt Lieberman
- Release date
- March 4, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- Davis Entertainment, DD4C Productions
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief cast & crew
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief was directed by Craig Shapiro and written by Matt Lieberman.
The cast features Kyla Pratt as Maya Dolittle, Peter Coyote as President Sterling, Malcolm Stewart as Chief Dorian, Niall Matter as Cole Fletcher, Elise Gatien as Courtney Sterling, and Karen Holness as Lisa Dolittle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don MacDonald, cinematography is by Ron Stannett, and it was produced by Brian Manis and John Davis.
Is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief worth watching?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief holds an audience score of 5.3/10 from 196 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, family, and fantasy, Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Kyla Pratt
Maya Dolittle
Peter Coyote
President Sterling
Malcolm Stewart
Chief Dorian
Niall Matter
Cole Fletcher
Elise Gatien
Courtney Sterling
Karen Holness
Lisa Dolittle
Christine Chatelain
Selma
Kwesi Ameyaw
Prince Tharoor
Stephanie Belding
Doris Park-Weaver
Christopher Gaze
Academic #1
Andrew McIlroy
Academic #2
Kirsten Kilburn
Co-Ed
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Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief in United States?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief in?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief rated?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is rated PG. It holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 196 ratings.
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