Oliver & Company

The first Disney movie with attitude.

1988 • 74 min • Animation · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Putting its own 'twist' on the story of Oliver Twist, the orange runt of a litter of kittens must fight for survival on the rough streets on New York City, finding unlikely friends in the dogs owned by a down-on-his luck man named Fagin. Soon, Oliver and his new band of comrades must fight for survival when Fagin is unable to pay his debts.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

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This animated musical reimagines the classic tale of Oliver Twist, following a kitten named Oliver who joins a street-smart dog gang in 1980s New York City. They navigate life with their human, Fagin, but soon face peril from a menacing loan shark, putting Oliver and his friends in danger.

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

Heads up

Some peril and chases
A menacing villain
Homelessness depicted

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Finding your family
Courage in adversity
Compassion for others

Talk about it after

What makes a family?
Helping friends in trouble
The importance of honesty
Overcoming challenges

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Top billed cast

Director: George Scribner • Crew: Tim Disney, James Mangold, Jim Cox, Roger Allers, Peter Young, Michael Cedeno, David Michener, Mike Gabriel, Gary Trousdale, Chris Bailey, Kirk Wise, Kevin Lima, Vance Gerry, Joe Ranft, Leon Joosen, Jim Mitchell

Trailers & clips

Oliver & Company - Trailer #2 - 1988 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

Oliver and Company - 1996 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer

Oliver & Company - 1996 Reissue Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

Oliver & Company - Sneak Peek #1 (October 4, 1988)

Oliver and Company (1988) - Theatrical Trailer [RAW 35mm Scan]

Reviewer notes

Recommended
I suppose it was only a matter of time before this classic Charles Dickens story got the Disney treatment - but given that it's completely devoid of any darkness or eeriness, this rather too cheerful and vibrant pet-fest doesn't really work for me. The eponymous kitten is adopted by a gang of dogs that, much like "Fagin's Boys" in the book, engage in a bit of petty crime for their boss "Fagin" who, himself, lives ...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community