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Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 33m

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This direct-to-video sequel follows Maya Dolittle, who can talk to animals, as she is sent to a dude ranch to find herself. The film's PG rating is for some mild language and crude humor, which is primarily animal-related (e.g., poop jokes). The plot involves light comic peril during rodeo scenes and a very innocent teen romance that culminates in a first kiss. There is no significant violence, substance use, or scary content. "Dr… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kyla Pratt
Kyla Pratt
Kristen Wilson
Kristen Wilson
Walker Howard
Walker Howard
John Amos
John Amos
Luciana Carro
Luciana Carro
Tommy Snider
Tommy Snider
Calum Worthy
Calum Worthy
Ryan McDonell
Ryan McDonell
Chenier Hundal
Chenier Hundal
Tara Wilson
Tara Wilson
John Novak
John Novak
Chelan Simmons
Chelan Simmons
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Is Dr. Dolittle 3 appropriate for kids?

This direct-to-video sequel follows Maya Dolittle, who can talk to animals, as she is sent to a dude ranch to find herself. The film's PG rating is for some mild language and crude humor, which is primarily animal-related (e.g., poop jokes). The plot involves light comic peril… Read more — free account

Content severity in Dr. Dolittle 3

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Dr. Dolittle 3, moment by moment

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  2. 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
  3. 0:26 💬 Language 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Dr. Dolittle 3

Content is very minor and innocent. The main romantic subplot between teenagers Maya and Bo concludes with a brief, gentle first kiss. In one scene, a character is seen briefly shaking her hips while dancing, but it is not presented in a sexualized manner.

Violence and gore in Dr. Dolittle 3

Violence is limited to very mild slapstick and comic peril. During rodeo training and competition scenes, characters may fall off horses or be bucked off a bull. These moments are brief, played for laughs, and result in no visible injury or distress.

Language in Dr. Dolittle 3

Mild language and crude humor are present, consistent with the PG rating. The dialogue includes uses of "freaking," "crap," "sucks," "butt," and name-calling like "wuss" and "jerk." There are also several instances of animal-related potty humor involving the word "poop" and multiple uses of "oh my god."

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dr. Dolittle 3

None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.

Mature themes in Dr. Dolittle 3

The primary themes are about self-acceptance, embracing one's unique talents, and the importance of helping others. Maya overcomes her fear of being seen as a "freak" for talking to animals and uses her gift to save the Durango ranch from financial ruin, learning a lesson in teamwork and courage.

Scary moments in Dr. Dolittle 3

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Dr. Dolittle 3 yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Dolittle 3 appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dr. Dolittle 3 is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. This direct-to-video sequel follows Maya Dolittle, who can talk to animals, as she is sent to a dude ranch to find herself. The film's PG rating is for some mild language and crude humor, which is primarily…

What age rating does Dr. Dolittle 3 have?

Dr. Dolittle 3 is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Dr. Dolittle 3 about?

This direct-to-video sequel follows Maya Dolittle, who can talk to animals, as she is sent to a dude ranch to find herself. The film's PG rating is for some mild language and crude humor, which is primarily animal-related (e.g., poop jokes). The plot involves light comic peril during rodeo scenes and a very innocent…

Is there sex or nudity in Dr. Dolittle 3?

Content is very minor and innocent. The main romantic subplot between teenagers Maya and Bo concludes with a brief, gentle first kiss. In one scene, a character is seen briefly shaking her hips while dancing, but it is not presented in a sexualized manner.

How violent is Dr. Dolittle 3?

Violence is limited to very mild slapstick and comic peril. During rodeo training and competition scenes, characters may fall off horses or be bucked off a bull. These moments are brief, played for laughs, and result in no visible injury or distress.

Is the language in Dr. Dolittle 3 appropriate for kids?

Mild language and crude humor are present, consistent with the PG rating. The dialogue includes uses of "freaking," "crap," "sucks," "butt," and name-calling like "wuss" and "jerk." There are also several instances of animal-related potty humor involving the…

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dr. Dolittle 3?

None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.

What mature themes appear in Dr. Dolittle 3?

The primary themes are about self-acceptance, embracing one's unique talents, and the importance of helping others. Maya overcomes her fear of being seen as a "freak" for talking to animals and uses her gift to save the Durango ranch from financial ruin…

How long is Dr. Dolittle 3?

Dr. Dolittle 3 runs 93 minutes, directed by Rich Thorne, released in 2006.

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