Oliver & Company (1988) movie poster

Oliver & Company (1988)

"The first Disney movie with attitude."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 55% (RT: 52%, MC: 58) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationComedyFamily

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Director
George Scribner
Runtime
1h 14m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (1,677 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
58
Cast
Joey Lawrence as Oliver (voice)
Billy Joel as Dodger (voice)
Cheech Marin as Tito (voice)
Richard Mulligan as Einstein (voice)
Roscoe Lee Browne as Francis (voice)
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Rita (voice)
Bette Midler as Georgette (voice)
Dom DeLuise as Fagin (voice)
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 1,677 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 55%.
Overview
A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get food and later Oliver lives with him, his owner Fagin and Fagin's other dogs Tito, Rita, Einstein, and Francis. Fagin has one problem besides being broke he owes a nasty man named Sykes a lot of money. If he can't pay it back he's in big trouble. While Oliver runs into a little girl named Jenny who becomes his new owner which he is happy with and later Sykes sees Jenny as the key for him to get his money. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Oliver & Company was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Joey Lawrence spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Oliver & Company is a 1988 animation, comedy, family film directed by George Scribner. A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get food and later Oliver lives with him, his owner Fagin and Fagin's other dogs Tito, Rita, Einstein, and Francis.

Fagin has one problem besides being broke he owes a nasty man named Sykes a lot of money. If he can't pay it back he's in big trouble. While Oliver runs into a little girl named Jenny who becomes his new owner which he is happy with and later Sykes sees Jenny as the key for him to get his money.

The film has been rated by 1,677 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a animation film, Oliver & Company delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Oliver & Company (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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