102 Dalmatians
G

102 Dalmatians

Meet Two Unlikely Heroes With A Bone To Pick.

2000 • 100 min • Family · Comedy

Synopsis

Get ready for a howling good time as an all new assortment of irresistible animal heroes are unleashed in this great family tail! In an unlikely alliance, the outrageous Waddlesworth - a parrot who thinks he's a Rottweiler - teams up with Oddball - an un-marked Dalmatian puppy eager to earn her spots! Together they embark on a laugh-packed quest to outwit the ever-scheming Cruella De Vil.

Our family guide

Best from age 5
26
Movie Knight Score
1495 reviews
  • 0 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
  • 55 Audience · 1492 · 47%

Cruella De Vil, seemingly reformed, sets her sights on stealing puppies once more to create a fabulous fur coat. An unlikely duo of a spot-less Dalmatian puppy and a talking parrot must foil her plans. This is a lighthearted, G-rated family comedy perfect for dog lovers.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Some peril involving puppies in danger
  • Cruella De Vil can be intense and menacing
  • Brief scenes of capture and attempted theft

What it models well

  • Loyalty and friendship
  • Teamwork to overcome evil
  • Embracing individuality
  • Overcoming challenges

Talk about it after

  • Why is Cruella so obsessed with Dalmatian fur?
  • What makes Oddball and Waddlesworth such a good team?
  • Discuss the idea of appearances versus true intentions.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for 102 Dalmatians. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Kevin Lima • Crew: Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Bob Tzudiker, Brian Regan, Kristen Buckley, Noni White

Trailers & clips

102 Dalmatians (2000) - Theatrical Trailer (4K)

102 Dalmatians (Official Teaser Trailer) [#2]

Reviewer notes

Not recommended

It's an unspoken rule in Hollywood: if a movie is a hit, a sequel is inevitable. But at what point does just slapping a number on the title and recycling an iconic villain justify making a whole new movie? When I sat down to revisit Disney's canine universe, I was hoping to find that same charm that made the first one an instant classic. Instead, what I got was a movie that's all bark and no bite, desperately tryi...

Not recommended

Walt Disney's classic film, 101 Dalmatians, may not be completely original as it is based on a previous book, but it has turned its characters into beloved favorites, especially Pongo and Purdy. The movie will make you fall in love with all the adorable puppies like Lucky, Penny, Patch, and Freckles. The animation is superb with just the right amount of music that doesn't overwhelm the storyline but does give u...

Not recommended

I remember loving this film as a kid. Rewatching the film as an adult, the film does not hold up. I really remember the third act of the film before rewatching the film and it is going to be the only thing I will remember about the film. There are two fun scenes in my opinion: the ending and Cruella De Vil transformation back into her evil self. Glenn close is the only great thing from the film. This is not one yo...

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Details

TMDB audience
5.5/10 (1,492)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Budget
$85,000,000
Box office
$183,611,771
Franchise
101 Dalmatians (Live-Action) Collection

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