How to watch 101 Dalmatians

Alex Kane, Reviewed
'101 Dalmatians' gather to watch TV.
'101 Dalmatians' gather to watch TV.

— Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA Today’s newsroom and any business incentives.

If you’re hoping to revisit Disney’s timeless classic 101 Dalmatians (1961), you’re in luck. New streaming service Disney+ lets you watch this classic tale of family loyalty, furry fashion, and friendly pups from the comfort of your living room or on your favorite mobile device.

Where to stream 101 Dalmatians online

You’re now able to stream the original 101 Dalmatians on Disney+ wherever you’re connected to the internet. Disney’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service is now available in the U.S. and Canada and will eventually be rolling out worldwide.

Disney+ is supported on desktop browsers, mobile devices, smart TVs, and video-game consoles. The subscription-based platform serves as the new home for Walt Disney Studios films as well as original, exclusive Disney+ content like Lucasfilm’s new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, and a full slate of live-action Marvel shows.

Order Disney+ starting at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year

What is 101 Dalmatians about?

101 Dalmatians iconic villan Cruella de Vil
101 Dalmatians iconic villan Cruella de Vil

Based on the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians, by Dodie Smith, 101 Dalmatians is a story about love—between romantic partners as well as love between people and their dogs. And it’s endured for more than half a century, in large part, because of its unforgettable villain: Cruella de Vil.

When a male Dalmatian named Pongo falls for a female Dalmatian called Perdita, he leads his owner, Roger, into a meet-cute with Perdita’s owner, Anita. And so the two pairs find their counterparts, and form a happy little family in London. Soon enough, however, that family gets a bit bigger when Perdita gives birth to a litter of 15 puppies. Enter the vile Cruella de Vil, a wealthy longtime acquaintance of Anita’s with a fondness for fur coats. She offers to buy the whole litter of puppies from Roger and Anita, and when the couple refuses, de Vil sends a pair of hired goons to steal the Dalmatians, intending to harvest them for their fur. There are some dark, real-world themes at play here, but you can mostly expect lots of family-friendly fun and a joyous ending. This film has withstood the test of time for good reason.

In addition to a legendary soundtrack by composer George Bruns, 101 Dalmatians features the voice-over talents of Rod Taylor (The Birds), Betty Lou Gerson (The Fly), Ben Wright (The Sound of Music), Frederick Worlock (Spartacus), and Thurl Ravenscroft (The Brave Little Toaster), among others.

How to sign up for Disney+

To start watching 101 Dalmatians, you can subscribe to Disney+ today for $6.99 a month or $69.99 per year. Or you can get the service as part of a special value bundle with ESPN+ and Hulu for $12.99 a month in total.

Disney+ is available to watch through the following devices:

  • Roku streaming devices

  • TVs with built-in Roku

  • Apple TV iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch models

  • Android phones

  • Android TV devices

  • Google Chromecast

  • Xbox One

  • PlayStation 4

  • Sony TVs with built-in Android

  • See our recommendations for the best streaming devices

In addition to its all-new programming, Disney+ offers on-demand access to classic titles like A Goofy Movie, Fantasia, High School Musical, Lilo & Stitch, The Sword in the Stone, Toy Story, Tron, Up, and Wall-E. The extensive library also includes such beloved TV series as Boy Meets World, DuckTales, Kim Possible, Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, That’s So Raven, and 30 seasons of The Simpsons.

By the end of its first year, Disney expects to bring over “7,500 episodes of television and 500 movies” to the service—including Aladdin (2019), Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, Dumbo (2019), Frozen 2, The Lion King (2019), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Toy Story 4, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Order Disney+ starting at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year

The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, reviews, and more.

Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.

This article originally appeared on Reviewed.com: How to watch 101 Dalmatians: Reviewed