# Dolittle

> 2020 film directed by Stephen Gaghan

**Wikidata**: [Q38689704](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38689704)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolittle_(film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dolittle

## Summary
Dolittle is a 2020 film directed by Stephen Gaghan that serves as an adaptation of the *Doctor Dolittle* children's literature series written by Hugh Lofting. The film is classified as an adventure, fantasy, comedy, and family film, and was released in the United States on January 17, 2020.

## Key Facts
- **Directed by:** Stephen Gaghan.
- **Release Date:** January 17, 2020 (United States); other release dates include January 16, 2020, January 30, 2020, and February 7, 2020.
- **Genre:** Adventure film, Fantasy film, Comedy film, Family film.
- **Source Material:** Based on the *Doctor Dolittle* series by Hugh Lofting.
- **Production Companies:** Team Downey and Universal Pictures.
- **Distributor:** Universal Pictures.
- **Official Website:** https://www.dolittlethemovie.com/
- **Alternate Titles:** *The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle*, *Voyage of Doctor Dolittle*, *Voyage of Dr. Dolittle*, *The Voyage of Dr. Dolittle*, *Doctor Dolittle*, *Dr. Dolittle*.
- **Wikipedia Title:** Dolittle (film).

## FAQs
**What genres does the film Dolittle belong to?**
Dolittle is classified as an adventure film, fantasy film, comedy film, and family film, targeting a broad audience with its multi-genre appeal.

**Who produced and distributed Dolittle?**
The film was produced by the American production company Team Downey and distributed by Universal Pictures, an American film and distribution company.

**What is the source material for Dolittle?**
The film is based on the *Doctor Dolittle* children's literature series written by author Hugh Lofting.

**When was Dolittle released?**
The film had multiple publication dates, releasing in the United States on January 17, 2020, with other releases occurring on January 16, 2020, January 30, 2020, and February 7, 2020.

## Why It Matters
Dolittle represents a modern cinematic interpretation of Hugh Lofting's classic *Doctor Dolittle* literature series, bringing the character to a contemporary family audience. As a project involving Team Downey and Universal Pictures, it stands as a significant entry in the adventure-fantasy genre for the year 2020. The film's multi-genre classification as an adventure, fantasy, comedy, and family film highlights its intended broad appeal and commercial positioning within the film industry.

## Notable For
- Adaptation of Hugh Lofting's classic *Doctor Dolittle* children's book series.
- Direction by Stephen Gaghan.
- Collaboration between production company Team Downey and distributor Universal Pictures.
- Classification across four distinct film genres: adventure, fantasy, comedy, and family.

## Body

### Film Identity and Description
Dolittle is a 2020 film directed by Stephen Gaghan. It is recognized under several aliases, including *The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle*, *Voyage of Doctor Dolittle*, *Voyage of Dr. Dolittle*, *The Voyage of Dr. Dolittle*, *Doctor Dolittle*, and *Dr. Dolittle*. The film is defined by its multiple genre classifications, functioning as an adventure film, a fantasy film, a comedy film, and a family film. Its narrative is derived from the *Doctor Dolittle* children's literature series authored by Hugh Lofting.

### Production and Distribution
The film was produced by Team Downey, an American production company founded in 2010. Team Downey is headquartered in Los Angeles and operates within the film industry. Distribution for Dolittle was handled by Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is an American film and distribution company that was founded on April 30, 1912. Universal Pictures is headquartered in Universal City, California and the United States.

### Release and Publication
Dolittle was released in the United States on January 17, 2020. The film had a staggered release schedule with recorded publication dates of January 16, 2020, January 30, 2020, and February 7, 2020. The official website for the film is hosted at https://www.dolittlethemovie.com/. The film's Wikipedia entry is titled "Dolittle (film)" and it has a sitelink count of 37.

### Related Entities
The film is associated with the United States, the country where it was primarily released and where its production and distribution companies are based. The United States is located primarily in North America. A specific template, *Template:Stephen Gaghan*, is associated with the film's director, Stephen Gaghan.

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