Dolittle

Directed By Stephen Gaghan
Starring Robert Downy Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, Harry Collet, John Cena, Rami Malek

Based on the beloved book by Hugh Lofting. Robert Downey Jr. brings one of literature’s most enduring characters to life in this reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals.

In this modern live action adventure, the eccentric Dolittle, alongside his self-appointed apprentice (Harry Collet) and a crew of exotic pets, embarks on a mission to find a legendary island containing the cure to save the Queen of England (Jessie Buckley).

This family film has been hand-picked for the October half-term WayWord Festival by the Storyhouse Young Programmers, who have curated a week of their favourite book-to-screen children’s stories. Each film centres around the theme of animals, featuring a mix of literary classics and hidden gems.