Oliver & Company

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Oliver & Company

G

1988

1h 12m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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In this animated update of the classic Oliver Twist tale, Oliver (Joey Lawrence) is an orphaned kitten taken in by a gang of thieving dogs, led by cavalier canine Dodger (Billy Joel) and owned by down-and-out pickpocket Fagin (Dom DeLuise). While pulling a job in the streets of New York City, Oliver winds up being adopted by a rich girl, Jenny (Natalie Gregory), and landing on easy street. But through a series of events, a loan shark threatens the peaceful new arrangement.

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Critics Consensus

Predictable and stodgy, Oliver & Company isn't one of Disney's best, though its colorful cast of characters may be enough to entertain young viewers looking for a little adventure.

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Charles Solomon

Los Angeles Times

03/27/2019

The cartoon action will delight young children, while older ones, who usually reject animation as "kid stuff," will enjoy the rock songs and hip characters, especially the brash Tito.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

03/27/2019

2.5/4

[T]he first animated feature from the new Disney studio regime, which is promising one such picture each year. Their first effort, measured against the Disney legacy of classics, is not up to the highest standard.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

03/27/2019

2/4

Oliver & Company is impoverished technically, and it is also impoverished emotionally.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

12/24/2023

Oliver & Company is so concerned with creating a sense of energy that it loses focus on the fundamentals of what makes an enjoyable viewing experience.

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Jack Garner

Gannett News Service

08/23/2022

10/10

The film's combination of a humorous script, fast pace, clever gags, superb casting of well-known voices and entertaining musical score make Oliver & Company the most enjoyable Disney film of the modern era for viewers of any age.

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Beth Dunlop

Miami Herald

08/23/2022

4/4

An instant children’s classic, along the lines of Lady and the Tramp and 101 Dalmatians. It’s heartwarming and entertaining, a thorough pleasure, even for very young children.

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Jack S

@JSinPNW Aug 2

It was a kind of okay film. I do not particularly like any of the characters, but they are not disgusting. The animation is decent and expressive, but it is a little sketch-like. The music is surprisingly good and catchy for this movie, but the plot seems dark and clumsily laid out. It feels it was trying to be endearing, just in a filthy city with a gang of stray dogs and a homeless man fighting for his life. Overall it feels outdated and sort of outrageous today. Not the best but not entirely horrible, either.

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Davetheman

Jun 27

I really think that olive and company might be a good Disney movie about a BIG dog and a small cat

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch May 7

Oliver & Company remains one of Disney’s most underrated animated films, blending heart, humor, adventure, and music into a charming New York City story. Inspired by Oliver Twist, the film follows Oliver, a lonely kitten trying to survive on the streets, who crosses paths with Dodger and a crew of street-smart dogs living however they can. What begins as a survival story slowly turns into a heartfelt adventure about friendship, loyalty, and finding where you truly belong. The chemistry between Oliver and Dodger gives the movie much of its emotional charm, while the supporting cast adds energy and personality throughout. The music is also one of the film’s biggest strengths, especially "Why Should I Worry?" which remains one of Disney’s most fun and memorable songs. The soundtrack helps give the movie its unique identity and keeps the energy high from beginning to end.

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Samuel G

@RT17024543 Apr 30

I saw Oliver and Company before. 100% nostalgic!

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D3Z 1

@RT51637195 Jan 1

Based upon the Charles Dickens' novel, although there were a few stumbles with its pacing in certain areas of its runtime, Oliver and Company was still a joy to watch through its enjoyable soundtrack and a decent story.

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Kymber H.

@SandlotLover17 Dec 28

A musical twist on Dickens’s Oliver Twist is honestly a fun movie! But, the movie is overall a bit short and needs something more

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Synopsis

In this animated update of the classic Oliver Twist tale, Oliver (Joey Lawrence) is an orphaned kitten taken in by a gang of thieving dogs, led by cavalier canine Dodger (Billy Joel) and owned by down-and-out pickpocket Fagin (Dom DeLuise). While pulling a job in the streets of New York City, Oliver winds up being adopted by a rich girl, Jenny (Natalie Gregory), and landing on easy street. But through a series of events, a loan shark threatens the peaceful new arrangement.

Director: George Scribner
Screenwriter: James Mangold, Jim Cox, Tim Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2015
Runtime: 1h 12m
Sound Mix: Surround

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