
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- 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

Rod Taylor
Pongo (voice)

J. Pat O'Malley
Colonel / Jasper (voice)

Betty Lou Gerson
Cruella De Vil / Miss Birdwell (voice)

Martha Wentworth
Nanny / Queenie / Lucy (voice)

Ben Wright
Roger (voice)

Cate Bauer
Perdita (voice)

David Frankham
Sergeant Tibbs (voice)

Frederick Worlock
Horace / Inspector Craven (voice)

Lisa Davis
Anita (voice)

Tom Conway
Quizmaster / Collie (voice)
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 reviewersHave 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...
RecommendedFinally, 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 reviewersWalt 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...
RecommendedIt'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
- IMDb
- tt0055254
- Official site
- movies.disney.com

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