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101 Dalmatians

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101 Dalmatians

G

1961

1h 19m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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In a Disney animation classic, Dalmatian Pongo is tired of his bachelor-dog life. He spies lovely Perdita and maneuvers his master, Roger, into meeting Perdita's owner, Anita. The owners fall in love and marry, keeping Pongo and Perdita together too. After Perdita gives birth to a litter of 15 puppies, Anita's old school friend Cruella De Vil wants to buy them all. Roger declines her offer, so Cruella hires the criminal Badun brothers to steal them -- so she can have a fur coat.

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Critics Consensus

With plenty of pooches and a memorable villain (Cruella De Vil), this is one of Disney's most enduring, entertaining animated films.

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Margaret Hinxman

Sight & Sound

The fairly long in the tooth child, through whose eyes most Disney dramas, live or otherwise, are seen, seems to have grown up Just a little; a fact which should please adults while not offending the young.

Feb 11, 2020

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Keith Phipps

The Dissolve

However much the film breaks with Disney tradition, it's still a winning effort that mixes cuteness with dry wit in the service of a fast-paced, emotionally charged adventure tale.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 9, 2015

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Alice Vincent

Daily Telegraph (UK)

This loveable romp evokes a gloomy, starlit London of Georgian streets and quietly grand parks.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 24, 2014

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Finding clever ways to inject style and personality into the film's animation, characters, and writing, the film creates an entertaining viewing experience.

Dec 12, 2023

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Dilys Powell

Sunday Times (UK)

Among the many contributions of Disney and his team to the cinema, this is perhaps the strangest: they have made us watch with heart in mouth the adventures of beings who exist only as the projection of photographs and colored drawings.

Aug 10, 2022

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Cruella looms over it all.

Rated: 3/4

May 21, 2021

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Nicholas B

101 Dalmatians is a fantastic five-star animated classic that I absolutely love. The adorable puppies, charming adventure, and iconic villain, Cruella de Vil, make it a standout Disney film. Its humor, heart, and stylish animation make it an endlessly enjoyable watch that never loses its charm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Ash T

Great movie. Cruella de vil is one of the most devious villians. Great movie for kids and dog lovers alike.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Luke R

It’s a good movie, but not my favorite. Rolly is kinda annoying when he keeps saying “I’m Hungry”. I like Lady and the Tramp better.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Bobby B

This is how u make zerox look good. Cruella terrified me as a child.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Diamond R

This movie is basically my childhood it’s so good, the plot is good the animation is still good even after all these years the best family friendly movie 🎥 and made me want a Dalmatian I love this movie 🍿

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Audience Member

Slightly more sophisticated than Walt's other films. May bore young kids. It's really nothing special, but not a bad way to kick off the xerox era. It's good if you want something simple and cute, but it's not for everybody.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Synopsis

In a Disney animation classic, Dalmatian Pongo is tired of his bachelor-dog life. He spies lovely Perdita and maneuvers his master, Roger, into meeting Perdita's owner, Anita. The owners fall in love and marry, keeping Pongo and Perdita together too. After Perdita gives birth to a litter of 15 puppies, Anita's old school friend Cruella De Vil wants to buy them all. Roger declines her offer, so Cruella hires the criminal Badun brothers to steal them -- so she can have a fur coat.

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi
Producer: Walt Disney
Screenwriter: Bill Peet, Dodie Smith
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $91.3M
Runtime: 1h 19m
Sound Mix: Surround

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