In good used condition Bundle and save on DVD movies! 2 for $12 3 for $16 4 for $18 5 for $20 >5 Each Additional $4 After a fender bender, Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) gets back his childhood ability to converse with animals. But the gift turns out to be a mixed blessing when the good doctor finds himself besieged by boozing monkeys, injured owls and depressed lions who need his special assistance. When Dolittle's strange behavior catches the attention of his wife, Lisa (Kristen Wilson), he winds up in a mental institution. Luckily, he has some animal friends to help him out of his hairy situation. Release date: June 26, 1998 (USA) Director: Betty Thomas Budget: 70.5 million USD, 71.5 million USD Box office: 294.4 million USD Awards: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Rising Star Distributed by: 20th Century Studios