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Oliver & Company

Play trailer Poster for Oliver & Company G Released Nov 18, 1988 1h 12m Kids & Family Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Kauã L It's a bad movie with good music Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Stephen C What were you ****heads thinking?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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