Movie · 1998
Is Dr. Dolittle based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dr. Dolittle is based on the book The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting (1920).
The Story of Doctor Dolittle is part of the Doctor Dolittle series.
The movie was released in 1998.
The book behind Dr. Dolittle
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
by Hugh Lofting · first published 1920 · children's fiction, fantasy, children's book
Novel, and the first of the Doctor Dolittle Books.
Doctor Dolittle: books by publication date
- The Story of Doctor Dolittle (1920)
- The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (1922)
- Doctor Dolittle's Post Office (1923)
- Doctor Dolittle's Circus (1924)
- Doctor Dolittle's Zoo (1925)
- Doctor Dolittle Meets a Londoner in Paris (1925)
- Doctor Dolittle's Caravan (1926)
- Doctor Dolittle's Garden (1927)
- Doctor Dolittle in the Moon (1928)
- Gub Gub's Book (1932)
- Doctor Dolittle's Return (1933)
- Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake (1948)
- Doctor Dolittle's Puddleby Adventures (1952)
Common questions
Is Dr. Dolittle based on a book?
Yes. Dr. Dolittle is based on the book The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting (1920).
Who wrote the book Dr. Dolittle is based on?
The Story of Doctor Dolittle was written by Hugh Lofting and first published in 1920.
Is The Story of Doctor Dolittle part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Doctor Dolittle series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Story of Doctor Dolittle before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Hugh Lofting's books
- Dolittle (film, 2020)
- Doctor Dolittle (film, 1967)