Oliver & Company

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Oliver & Company

G

Released Nov 18, 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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Robert Garrett

Boston Globe

Aug 23, 2022

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Charles Solomon

Los Angeles Times

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.

Mar 27, 2019

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

[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.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 27, 2019

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

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.

Dec 24, 2023

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Jack Garner

Gannett News Service

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.

Rated: 10/10

Aug 23, 2022

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Beth Dunlop

Miami Herald

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.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 23, 2022

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Sean G

This movie is my childhood and I remember watching it in elementary school and it instantly became my favorite Disney animal movie 🍿 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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My review on Oliver and Company A wonderful TWIST in Oliver’s Twist! This Film is a fun watch and I highly suggest. If you’re looking for a HOWLING good time for you and the kids, or even just a personal watch, then Oliver and Company is a must watch! The Music is fun and the characters are stock full of personality! My personal favorite is Tito due to his goofy energy and all of his dumb little remarks. The Plot is driven well but it DOES however lack something… a good run time. The pace is somewhat of an issue. With the movies hour and 14 minute runtime, it’s difficult to fit a lot of character development and just some filler things. I think the film would’ve benefited from having a small bit more filler scenes to kind of fill out some gaps between characters and there relationships with eachother. Possibly more scenes of Oliver and Fagin interacting or maybe more scenes with Rita because in my opinion she didn’t get enough screen time :P Despite the slightly rushed story, this movie is near perfection and I highly suggest!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Joseph C

Great music and fun characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Stephen C

**** this bull****!!!! ***hole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Danel C

Not bad for the best is the villain the animation not the ultra god is god in my opinion recommend this movie my is 6/10 in rotten tomatoes my opinion is 88/100 for not bad

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Nick S

It was good with a good soundtrack but nothing spectacular.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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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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