101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure

101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure

Year: 2002

Runtime: 74 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jim Kammerud, Brian Smith

AnimationFamilyAdventureComedyKids' animated fun and adventure

Patch, the smallest of the 101 Dalmatian puppies, feels invisible and longs to stand out. Left behind on moving day, he meets his idol, the famous TV dog Thunderbolt, who ropes him into a high‑profile publicity stunt. The adventure teaches Patch courage and shows him he can be a hero.

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1

Relocation to the Dalmatian Plantation

Some time after the first film, the Radcliffe family moves to the countryside to live at the Dalmatian Plantation with their 101 Dalmatians. Patch, the eager young pup, longs to stand out and craves adventures that prove he's special. The move sets the stage for Patch's growing sense of possibility beyond city life.

After the first film Dalmatian Plantation
2

Patch learns of an audition

Patch learns of a chance to appear on a televised show after hearing about an audition, fueling his dream of stardom. He idolizes Thunderbolt on TV and imagines a bigger life beyond the plantation.

Soon after moving Dalmatian Plantation
3

Patch is accidentally left behind and heads to London

During the family's move, Patch is accidentally left behind and decides to chase the audition by traveling to London. He navigates the unfamiliar streets, driven by his need to prove himself. The journey marks Patch's bold leap toward destiny.

During the move London
4

Cruella returns to London and hunts for furs

In London, Cruella de Vil, still under a probation and unable to obtain furs, fixates on new Dalmatian coats and restarts her hunt. She uses a photo of Patch to pinpoint the Radcliffe residence and begins plotting to capture the pups. A French beatnik artist named Lars feeds her obsession with spots as the scheme unfolds.

In London London
5

Family discovers Patch is missing and returns to the city

When Patch disappears, the Radcliffes realize he has left for London and rush back to the city to search for him. Nanny and the family rally their efforts, determined to bring Patch home.

After Patch's disappearance London
6

Horace and Jasper freed and the pups targeted

Cruella frees Horace and Jasper and sends them in a stolen dog-food truck to seize the remaining puppies. The criminals manage to carry the pups toward Lars in London, who refuses Cruella's demand to turn them into fur coats. In a fit of rage, Cruella binds Lars and resumes her plan to fashion a Dalmatian coat.

During Cruella's London scheme London
7

Twilight Bark signals the rescue

The trapped puppies send Twilight Bark distress calls, which are picked up by Patch and Thunderbolt. They set out to rescue Patch’s family, while Lightning pressures Thunderbolt to take bold, real-life action. The tension between stealth and bravura adds urgency to the mission.

During the Twilight Bark rescue London
8

Thunderbolt shifts from stealth to direct action

Thunderbolt is urged to take direct action rather than rely on stealth, a choice that complicates the rescue and raises the stakes on the streets of London. Patch and the others press on, using both wit and courage to close in on the captors.

During the rescue London
9

The rallying of Patch's parents and Nanny

Nanny, Patch's parents Pongo and Perdita, and the Radcliffe family rally to help in the rescue. They coordinate on the ground, guiding the pups toward safety as the danger closes in. Patch's courage inspires everyone to stand together.

During the chase London
10

Dramatic chase through London and on the set

The chase unfolds through London's streets toward a dramatic showdown, with the pups corralled and the rescue effort disrupting Lil’ Lightning’s filming. Thunderbolt's bold interference creates chaos on set, complicating the event but drawing attention to the plight of the Dalmatian family. The pursuit keeps twisting through city blocks as the team moves toward a narrow escape.

During the pursuit London
11

Bus escape and final confrontation by the Thames

On a double-decker bus, Patch uses the vehicle's momentum to slip free of danger and pull off a daring escape. Cruella, Horace and Jasper close in, but Patch's quick thinking gives the group a window to flee onto the moving bus. The pursuing trio ends up colliding with the River Thames, ending the chase.

Final chase London / River Thames
12

Aftermath: arrests and reunion

The police arrest Horace, Jasper, and the Baduns; Lil’ Lightning is taken into custody, and Cruella is restrained and sent away to a mental institution. The Radcliffes return home with Nanny's help, grateful for Thunderbolt's role in the rescue. Thunderbolt downplays his heroics, calling Patch a real, one-of-a-kind wonder-dog.

After the chase London
13

Patch shines again on The Thunderbolt Adventure Hour

In a playful post-credits moment, Patch, now with his 98 siblings, finally gets another chance to shine on The Thunderbolt Adventure Hour. The scene signals that Patch's dream is becoming a reality.

Post-credits TV Studio / Thunderbolt Adventure Hour set

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