Oliver & Company

Name: Oliver & Company
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family, Musical
Released: November 18, 1988
Duration: 74 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Billy Joel, Carl Weintraub, Cheech Marin, Dom DeLuise, Joseph Lawrence

1988

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 18, 1988 | G

Starring: Billy Joel, Carl Weintraub, Cheech Marin, Dom DeLuise, Joseph Lawrence, Richard Mulligan, Robert Loggia, Roscoe Lee Browne, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Taurean Blacque

Summary: A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.

Director: George Scribner

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 74 min

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Rita Kempley

Oliver & Company, the directorial debut of veteran animator George Scribner, is Mouse Factory magic with edge. It's the claws ce'le`bre. Read full review

Bob Thomas

Oliver and Company is the most fully realized animated film from the Disney Co. since 101 Dalmatians. It is inspired entertainment in all departments: characters, animation, comedy, plot and voices. [28 Nov 1988]

Peter Stack

The film offers a fanciful, lush urban setting, unusual for Disney animated features, and a couple of good songs, Once Upon a Time in New York City performed by Huey Lewis and Perfect Isn't Easy sung by Midler. Read full review

Gene Siskel

The musical voices belong to Billy Joel and Bette Midler, respectively, but this material is far afield of their best work. As a result, a Chihuahua (voice by Cheech Marin) steals the movie with wisecracks. [18 Nov 1988, p.A]

Marie Mahoney

Danger's never clear and present, but rather a convention. Simply put, Oliver & Company didn't work for me not because I'm many years past my sixth birthday but because it never scared me into forgetting that fact. Read full review

Barry Walters

Oliver & Company comes across as a rather shabby transitional work, one that lacks the sophistication of today's 'toons and doesn't hold up to the Disney classics of yesteryear. Read full review

Eric Henderson

Oliver & Company is as out-of-touch as anything the studio ever made. Read full review

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timone

Apr 30, 2019

Before I can clarify this, I have been watching this Disney classic last year because it is awesome and when I was a kid as well. The characters that I totally liked is Dodger voiced by a singer Billy Joel. There's another character called Georgette voiced by another singer called BetteBefore I can clarify this, I have been watching this Disney classic last year because it is awesome and when I was a kid as well. The characters that I totally liked is Dodger voiced by a singer Billy Joel. There's another character called Georgette voiced by another singer called Bette Midler. The only character who is funny is Tito played by Cheech Marin. He's the most funniest dog in this movie, he has all the one-liners. The songs are enjoyably good, they have the jazz and the one that I didn't even notice years ago is Huey Lewis. I repeat, Huey Lewis, not Huey Lewis and the News. I have been singing those songs non stop like Once Upon A Time In New York City, Why Should I Worry and Streets Of Gold. They're always good to listen to and sing. The funny moments are a lot of fun and the chase scene at the end is awesome where the dogs and **** being chased by Sykes played by Robert Loggia. The scene where the Dodger and the other dogs find Oliver from Jenny's house is that Einstein sniffs the perfume and then he sneezed and it sounds funny. I even laughed at that non stop when I was a kid and it still carry's on when I got older. Yes, my me and my friends loved and that is why it's Disney.… Expand

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Panchogul

Sep 11, 2021

Quizás no sea el clásico más trascendental de Disney, pero es muy bueno y entretenido, la música es muy pegajosa y los personajes son muy adorables.

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Midgetelf0585

Dec 7, 2019

I have never understood the hate on this movie. The music and story are great, and it has a unique, art style for Disney. The opening moments are tear jerking but hopeful. :) The Billy Joel song, why should I worry, was a perfect New York inspired song.

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JPK

Dec 12, 2019

Likable
Though it’s a more Moderate Disney, Oliver & Company just has this nostalgic feel to it.

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ImperialYama

Jun 7, 2022

Just rewatched it as an adult. I used to watch this one a lot as a Kid like 22 Years ago. It's actually a good cartoon movie that i enjoyed even in current time. The only negative thing is that it's too short a bit.

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DogeGamer2015

Mar 18, 2021

Tiene una trama decente, buenos personajes y excelentes canciones; la recomiendo si eres un buen fan de Disney.

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Tyranian

Apr 7, 2019

Fairly entertaining Disney film with some good songs and decent humour. Its okay.

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