One Hundred and One Dalmatians
G

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

The Canine Caper of the Century

1961 • 79 min • Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family

Synopsis

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.

Our family guide

Best from age 5
89
Movie Knight Score
6731 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
  • 72 Audience · 6727 · 40%

Pongo and Perdita, two dalmatians living in London, become frantic when their litter of 15 puppies is dognapped by the fur-obsessed Cruella De Vil. They embark on a perilous journey to rescue their pups, meeting many animal allies along the way, and uncover a much larger plot.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Villain is intensely focused on harming animals
  • Kidnapping and attempted animal cruelty
  • Car chases and near-misses

What it models well

  • Love and loyalty for family
  • Bravery and perseverance
  • Helping others in need
  • Teamwork and ingenuity

Talk about it after

  • Responsibility of pet ownership
  • Why it's wrong to harm animals
  • The importance of adoption vs. buying
  • Dealing with scary or mean people

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Top billed cast

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske • Crew: Bill Peet

Trailers & clips

101 Dalmatians - Trailer #6 - 1991 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)

101 Dalmatians - 2008 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer

101 Dalmatians - 2015 Diamond Edition Blu-ray Trailer

101 Dalmatians - 1979 Theatrical Trailer

101 Dalmatians - 1969 Theatrical Trailer

101 Dalmatians - 1961 Theatrical Trailer

101 Dalmatians - 1961 Cinemascope Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Have you ever noticed how some older movies have this crazy, vibrant energy—like the drawings are about to jump right off the screen—while others just look like still paintings? Re-watching 101 Dalmatians, I realized it's a movie that definitely divides people, but it undeniably saved an empire. If you're just in it for the nostalgia, you'll have a good time. But if you really pay attention, you can spot the exact...

Recommended

Finally, after years of growing up with and watching the TV shows based on it, 101 Dalmatians and 101 Dalmatian Street, I finally managed to watch where it started! And what can I say? I like the movie. Of course, as with many movies of the time, parts of the pacing are slower than one is used today, like the first showing of the "barking chain", or the whole beginning. But seriously, I think it felt kinda n...

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

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...

Recommended

It's a classic. Great for all children and adults. Not really for me but I'll watch it if the family wants too. I prefer the live version more.

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Details

TMDB audience
7.2/10 (6,727)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Budget
$3,600,000
Box office
$303,000,000
Franchise
101 Dalmatians (Animated) Collection
Official site
movies.disney.com

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