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Bolt (2008) -- This is the first theatrical trailer for Bolt, directed by Byron Howard and Chris Williams.
Bolt (2008) -- “Animal Rescue,” an extended film clip from Bolt.
Bolt (2008) -- Behind the scenes: Miley Cyrus, post
Bolt (2008) -- Interview: Miley Cyrus "On John Travolta As "Bolt""
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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   22,753 votes
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Writers:
Dan Fogelman (screenplay)
Chris Williams (screenplay)
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Release Date:
21 November 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
A hero is unleashed 2008. more
Plot:
The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 20 nominations more
User Comments:
Disney's new 3D trend begins here more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Travolta ... Bolt (voice)

Miley Cyrus ... Penny (voice)
Susie Essman ... Mittens (voice)

Mark Walton ... Rhino (voice)

Malcolm McDowell ... Dr. Calico (voice)

James Lipton ... The Director (voice)

Greg Germann ... The Agent (voice)

Diedrich Bader ... Veteran Cat (voice)
Nick Swardson ... Blake (voice)

J.P. Manoux ... Tom (voice)
Dan Fogelman ... Billy (voice)
Kari Wahlgren ... Mindy (voice)

Chloe Moretz ... Young Penny (voice)
Randy Savage ... Thug (voice)

Ronn Moss ... Dr. Forrester (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
American Dog (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some mild action and peril.
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Certification:
USA:PG (certificate #44841) | Singapore:G | South Korea:All | Ireland:G | South Africa:10M | Netherlands:AL | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Malaysia:U | Portugal:M/4 (dubbed version) | Portugal:M/6 (original version) | Australia:G | UK:PG | Chile:TE | New Zealand:PG | Brazil:Livre | Germany:6 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Hong Kong:I | Taiwan:GP | Argentina:Atp | Peru:PT | Sweden:7 | Norway:7 | Czech Republic:U | Mexico:AA

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When the animals arrive at the Hollywood studio, a car pulls up and the security guard is distracted by the driver who has an appointment with "Joe Mateo". Joseph Mateo is one of the studio artists listed in the movie's credits. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When Penny rolls the penny down the hall to distract the guards, the side showing the Lincoln Memorial is facing the camera. The miniature Abraham Lincoln (visible inside the memorial on a penny) is missing. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Young Penny: [points to puppy Bolt, decisively] That one.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Dog-Face Boy more

FAQ

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17 out of 22 people found the following comment useful:-
Disney's new 3D trend begins here, 6 February 2009
7/10
Author: chrismid259 from England, Liverpool.

Disney are most certainly back on form with this animated film. And looking to the future to see more 3D films like this on the big screen very soon. Bolt is one very grand piece of work, both in 3D (like I saw it) and in standard 2D. I personally could live without the 3D - to me 3D just seems like another money making scheme. At the moment I'm not convinced by the new 3D technology. The technology that Disney have seemed to line up many new films for the coming year. Jonas Brother Concert, Up, Ice Age 3 - all of them in 3D. We'll just have to wait and see what they turn out like.

Bolt on the other hand is executed very well. When I first saw the trailer for the film I thought; John Travolta? Miley Cyrus? Can this work? Well, it did, and it worked out very well. The animation is also top-notch. We can only hope Disney a good luck with the 3D technology in the future.

Definitely a perfect family film. All ages will love it.

7/10

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