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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Luke R.

Not my favorite Disney movie. The animation looks like a tv movie and I don’t like it. Characters are kinda meh. But I like the happy ending.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Kauã L

It's a bad movie with good music

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Casey R

Your kids will love it. You will too if you saw it as one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/25

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Stephen C

What were you ****heads thinking?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Dustin R

Beyond addicting musical track with stellar performances by an all star cast! A must see for all Disney fans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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matthias s

**2.5 Stars – “Oliver & Company” (1988)** So my girlfriend loves this movie, and I figured—why not make it a date night with takeout and finally watch *Oliver & Company*? I had no idea Billy Joel was *in* this, let alone sang in it, which honestly blew my mind. If I’d known, I probably would’ve watched it years ago. It’s basically *Oliver Twist* for all ages, and I always dig when Disney remixes classic stories like that. That said… it’s kinda meh. A few solid chuckles, great character designs (Tito and Dodger *totally* steal the show), but the story didn’t really hit for me. Weirdly enough, I felt no connection to Oliver himself—kind of a problem when he’s, you know, the title character. Still, catchy songs and cool animation give it some charm. If you're a Disney fan or Joel junkie like me, it’s worth a one-time watch—but it didn’t steal my heart.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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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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