Watch Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
- PG
- 2009
- 1 hr 25 min
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3.8 (1,699)
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts is a comedy film released in 2009, directed by Alex Zamm, and produced by John Davis. The film is a sequel to the 2001 film Dr. Dolittle 2 and is the fourth movie in the Dr. Dolittle franchise. The movie stars Kyla Pratt who plays the role of Maya Dolittle, a young veterinarian who possesses the ability to communicate with animals. Tegan Moss plays the character of Tiffany Monaco, the heiress to a vast fortune and a fashion designer, who asks Maya to take care of her dog, who is suffering from a mysterious illness. Brandon Jay McLaren appears as Brandon Turner, a detective who is investigating a case of theft at the famous Pup Star dog show. Jason Bryden plays the character of Peter, a producer who is trying to get Maya to star in her own reality TV show.
Maya Dolittle is happy in her life working as a veterinarian and helping animals in need. One day, her life takes an exciting turn when she is asked to take care of Lucky, a dalmatian belonging to Tiffany Monaco. The dog is suffering from an unusual condition, and Tiffany cannot bear to see him in distress. Maya realises that Lucky is being fed a diet of junk food by his owner, Tiffany, and sets out to help him recover by creating a nutritious diet plan for the canine.
Meanwhile, Maya's had friends overhear a conversation about the theft of a famous diamond dog collar, and the police enlist the help of Maya to track down the missing collar. Detective Brandon Turner meets with Maya and they start working together on the case. As they investigate, they uncover a series of clues that lead them to the dog show Pup Star. While there, Maya's dog-walking skills come in handy, and she saves a few dogs from an unscrupulous dog trainer who trains canines for underground dogfighting.
As Maya continues to work on Tiffany's dog Lucky, Peter urges her to be part of a reality TV show, believing that it would be a big hit. Though Maya is hesitant, she eventually agrees to the show, and this sets off a hilarious chain of events that culminates in Maya saving the show from disaster. Her extraordinary communication skills with animals come in handy in many of the show's challenges.
In the end, Maya and her family uncover the truth behind the missing diamond collar, and the true culprit is brought to justice. Tiffany sees the error of her ways, and Lucky is restored to good health thanks to Maya's help. Maya and Brandon share a romantic moment before going their separate ways, as Maya decides to focus on her work with animals.
Overall, Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts is an enjoyable movie that blends comedy, action, and adventure, with the added bonus of showcasing the talents of a skilled veterinarian. The adorable animal characters are sure to win hearts, while the human actors create a fun and engaging world around them. This movie is a must-watch for animal lovers of all ages.
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts is a 2009 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.8.