One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

★ 7.2 1h 19m 6,637 votes IMDb

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

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Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor as Pongo (voice) Died 2015 · Sydney - New South Wales - Australia Rodney Sturt "Rod" Taylor (January 11, 1930 – January 7, 2015) was an Australian-born American actor of film and television. He appeared in over 50 films, including leading roles in The Time Machine,...
J. Pat O'Malley
J. Pat O'Malley as Colonel / Jasper (voice) Died 1985 · Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK James Rudolph O'Malley (15 March 1904 – 27 February 1985) was an English singer and character actor who appeared in many American films and television programmes from the 1940s to 1982, using the stag...
Betty Lou Gerson
Betty Lou Gerson as Cruella De Vil / Miss Birdwell (voice) Died 1999 · Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA Betty Lou Gerson (April 20, 1914 – January 12, 1999) was an American actress, predominantly active in radio, but also in film and television, and as a voice actress. She is best known as the original...
Martha Wentworth
Martha Wentworth as Nanny / Queenie / Lucy (voice) Died 1974 · New York City, New York, USA Verna Martha Wentworth (June 2, 1889 - March 8, 1974) was an American actress. Originally a radio actress, she became a film actress in the 1940s, starring in several Red Ryder Western films. She wen...
Ben Wright
Ben Wright as Roger (voice) Died 1989 · London, England, UK Benjamin Huntington Wright was an English actor. He was best known for playing Herr Zeller in The Sound of Music. He also played numerous roles in famous films and worked as voice actor, having roles...
Cate Bauer
Cate Bauer as Perdita (voice) Age 103 · New York City, New York, USA Cate Bauer is an American actress. She is best known for voicing the character Perdita in the animated film One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961).

Audience Reviews

Andre Gonzales 6/10 Jul 21, 2023
It's a classic. Great for all children and adults. Not really for me but I'll watch it if the family wants too. I prefer the live version more.
tmdb51616167 8/10 Sep 01, 2024
Walt Disney's classic film, 101 Dalmatians, may not be completely original as it is based on a previous book, but it has turned its characters into beloved favorites, especially Pongo and Purdy. The movie will make you fall in love with all the adorable puppies like Lucky, Penny, Patch, and Freckles.

The animation is superb with just the right amount of music that doesn't overwhelm the storyline but does give us the memorable song of Cruella Deville. Speaking of the villain, Cruella is an iconic and fantastically over-the-top character, with Horace and Jasper adding to the trio's incredible dynamic.

The film is a delightful experience from start to finish, a complete classic that has been a box office success and is one of Walt Disney's triumphs. Moving forward, the live-action films, 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians, are based on the cartoon and offer a fresh take on the story with Glenn Close's portrayal of Cruella Deville being particularly outstanding.

While the movies may have a few plot holes, they are still top-notch entertainment. The sequel, 101 Dalmatians Part 2 in the Animated Series, focuses on Patch's adventures in London, adding a new dimension to the beloved story. Although the animated series may not reach the same heights as the original or the movies, it is still worth a watch for fans of the franchise.

Overall, the four films together create an enjoyable and incredible experience. They are definitely worth checking out, with Patch's story adding an extra layer of fun to the beloved Dalmatian universe.
RealZero 7/10 Mar 18, 2026
Finally, after years of growing up with and watching the TV shows based on it, 101 Dalmatians and 101 Dalmatian Street, I finally managed to watch where it started!

And what can I say? I like the movie.

Of course, as with many movies of the time, parts of the pacing are slower than one is used today, like the first showing of the "barking chain", or the whole beginning. But seriously, I think it felt kinda nice and relaxing, before all the action starts!

The movie is really well-done and cute.

Sure, there are no crazy surprises or twists, it's, well, more "classical", obviously, but very much well-done so.

The slow start is a very nice introduction, Pongo and Perdita are lovely, caring parents, and Roger is an equally silly and serious person, both parts fitting well together.

Neither the humans nor the dogs have any real character development in the little time they have in the movie, but all of them are friendly and "cozy" in their own way.

Cruella reminded me of "The Rescuers"' Madame Medusa in her crazy dedication and even more crazy eyes. Well, chronologically, I guess, Medusa reminds me of Cruella.

The movie has many really smooth and nice animations and the facial expressions especially of Roger, Pongo and Perdita are lovely. You know, animal characters with strong, emotional expressions. The stuff Disney seemingly forgot they could do for the Lion King remakes. Anyway!

In addition to that, as often in high-value cartoon movies of that time, most backgrounds were really detailed and beautiful. And the ones that didn't have much details were instead used to provide strong, contrasting colors. So, certainly a movie that still visually holds up for me today!

And the music was also really nice. Playful and silly in fun scenes, strong and dramatic in chases. Really a lovely job by composition and orchestra!

Yes, for today's standards the story isn't anything crazy special, but it was told lovingly with much family warmth and friendship, and I loved it for it. The British voice actors also sounded really lovely.

So, yes, this is a really nice Disney Classic, I enjoyed it, and it was nice to finally see where the TV shows had their origin. The movie is certainly quite darker and serious than the shows, but it fits well!

Also, Pongo calling the humans their "pets" and being slightly confused to understand their species in a nice narrative joke.

Now excuse me, I gotta find a ton of cute puppies to cuddle!

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