Movies Like Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008)

Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is a 2008 comedy, family, fantasy film from Craig Shapiro with a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Doctor Dolittle and Dr. Dolittle 2.

Comedy Family Fantasy

Doctor Dolittle

1998

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!

5.7

MagicScore

Dr. Dolittle 2

2001

A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.

5.3

MagicScore

Dr. Dolittle 3

2006

Lisa Dolittle sends her daughter to 'Durango', a Dude Ranch, to find herself. While there, she uses her talent to talk to the animals in order to save Durango from being taken over by a neighboring Ranch.

5.1

MagicScore

Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts

2009

Maya Dolittle can talk to animals. She gets discovered and Tiffany Monaco, a Hollywood star, brings her to L.A. to help her little puppy, who turns out to be a boy.

5.5

MagicScore

10 Lives

2024

A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey.

7.7

MagicScore

Turning Red

2022

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

7.3

MagicScore

Christopher Robin

2018

Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something.

7.3

MagicScore

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

2010

The Winter Feast is Po's favorite holiday. Every year he and his father hang decorations, cook together, and serve noodle soup to the villagers. But this year Shifu informs Po that as Dragon Warrior, it is his duty to host the formal Winter Feast at the Jade Palace. Po is caught between his obligations as the Dragon Warrior and his family traditions: between Shifu and Mr. Ping.

7.0

MagicScore

All Dogs Go to Heaven

1989

When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.

6.8

MagicScore

#10

Dolittle

2020

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.

6.6

MagicScore

#11

Wonder Park

2019

A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Lorenzo

2004

A cat named Lorenzo is dismayed to discover that his tail has developed a personality of its own.

6.4

MagicScore

#13

Babe

1995

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

6.3

MagicScore

#14

Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon

2014

Tom and Jerry find a dragon egg, and help the baby dragon find its mother.

6.0

MagicScore

#15

Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

2016

After capturing the good witch, the villainous King Gnome creates havoc throughout Oz as he needs Dorothy's ruby slippers to take control of the Emerald City. So, it is up to Tom and Jerry to save the land of Oz!

6.0

MagicScore

#16

Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure

2013

Tom And Jerry are among the last animals living in Storybook Town, a fairy tale-inspired theme park "where dreams come true, if you believe."

5.9

MagicScore

#17

Evan Almighty

2007

God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

5.6

MagicScore

#18

A Talking Cat!?!

2013

A mysterious talking cat uses its powers of communication to enrich the lives of two different families, and bring them together.

3.2

MagicScore

#19

GOAT

2026

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

8.1

MagicScore

#20

Bilby

2019

Threatened daily by the deadly residents and harsh environment of Australia’s Outback, a lonesome bilby finds himself an unwitting protector, and unexpected friend, to a helpless (and quite adorable) baby bird.

8.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?

The top films similar to Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief by MovieMagicScore are Doctor Dolittle (5.7), Dr. Dolittle 2 (5.3), Dr. Dolittle 3 (5.1). Each shares comedy/family/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief worth watching?

Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10 from 191 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?

Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008) is a comedy, family, fantasy film directed by Craig Shapiro, starring Kyla Pratt, Peter Coyote, Malcolm Stewart.

Where can I find more recommendations like Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief

This ranked list pairs Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008), a comedy and family and fantasy film from Craig Shapiro, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Kyla Pratt take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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