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Bolt

  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
205K
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POPULARITY
3,003
68
  • Cast & crew
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John Travolta, Susie Essman, and Mark Walton in Bolt (2008)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Bolt, directed by Byron Howard and Chris Williams.
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
205K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,003
68
  • Directors
    • Byron Howard
    • Chris Williams
  • Writers
    • Dan Fogelman
    • Chris Williams
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Miley Cyrus
    • Susie Essman
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Byron Howard
    • Chris Williams
  • Writers
    • Dan Fogelman
    • Chris Williams
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Miley Cyrus
    • Susie Essman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 242User reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 32 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Boltas Bolt
    • (voice)
    Miley Cyrus
    Miley Cyrus
    • Pennyas Penny
    • (voice)
    Susie Essman
    Susie Essman
    • Mittensas Mittens
    • (voice)
    Mark Walton
    Mark Walton
    • Rhinoas Rhino
    • (voice)
    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Dr. Calicoas Dr. Calico
    • (voice)
    James Lipton
    James Lipton
    • The Directoras The Director
    • (voice)
    Greg Germann
    Greg Germann
    • The Agentas The Agent
    • (voice)
    Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader
    • Veteran Catas Veteran Cat
    • (voice)
    Nick Swardson
    Nick Swardson
    • Blakeas Blake
    • (voice)
    J.P. Manoux
    J.P. Manoux
    • Tomas Tom
    • (voice)
    Dan Fogelman
    Dan Fogelman
    • Billyas Billy
    • (voice)
    Kari Wahlgren
    Kari Wahlgren
    • Mindyas Mindy
    • (voice)
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Young Pennyas Young Penny
    • (voice)
    • (as Chloë Moretz)
    Randy Savage
    Randy Savage
    • Thugas Thug
    • (voice)
    Ronn Moss
    Ronn Moss
    • Dr. Forresteras Dr. Forrester
    • (voice)
    Grey Griffin
    Grey Griffin
    • Penny's Momas Penny's Mom
    • (voice)
    • (as Grey Delisle)
    Sean Donnellan
    Sean Donnellan
    • Penny's TV Dadas Penny's TV Dad
    • (voice)
    Lino DiSalvo
    Lino DiSalvo
    • Vinnieas Vinnie
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Byron Howard
      • Chris Williams
    • Writers
      • Dan Fogelman(screenplay by)
      • Chris Williams(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Bolt, an American white shepherd, has lived his whole life on the set of his action TV show, where he believes he has superpowers. When separated from the studio by accident, he meets a female alley cat named Mittens and a hamster named Rhino. He's trying to find the way home, to the studio. Along the way, he learns that he doesn't have superpowers and that the show is not real. —jcsmarchesi
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A hero is unleashed 2008.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some mild action and peril
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (at around 50 mins) When Penny is printing "LOST DOG" flyers, the last 4 digits of the phone number on the copier are: 8423. This makes the number (877) 504-8423. 877-504-8423 is a number reserved by ABC for movies and TV series. Calling it will provide the following short tape recorded message: "Thank you for calling ABC. The number you have reached is a fictional non-working number used for motion picture and television production."
    • Goofs
      (at around 20 mins) In the "Cliffhanger" scene, Penny rolls a penny to distract the guards. The close-up of the back of the penny is missing Abraham Lincoln sitting in his chair. This happens frequently in cartoons. Since there are laws against depicting currency too realistically in reference books etc., the animators are being overly cautious to avoid accusations of counterfeiting.
    • Quotes

      Mittens: [about people] They pretend they're going to always be there for you, and then one day they pack up and move away and take their love with them, and leave their declawed cat to fend for herself! They leave her, wondering what she did wrong.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits, a hamster running in a hamster wheel comes up with the words. When he stops running, the words stop moving. Another hamster enters in from the left to take his place. After a high-five, they switch. The first hamster walks off, the second starts running, and the credits resume rolling.
    • Alternate versions
      In the German version, the hamster's name has been changed from Rhino to Dino.
    • Connections
      Edited into Zenimation: Discovery (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Barking at the Moon
      Written and Performed by Jenny Lewis
      Produced by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings with Jenny Lewis & Johnathan Rice
      Recorded and Mixed by Jason Lader
      Jenny Lewis appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

    User reviews242

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A fun action packed Disney adventure
    Bolt follows a canine actor known for playing a super hero on a TV show, he is supported from his owner and must find his way back to her, all while believing he truly has super powers.

    Bolt is loads of fun! There are lots of creative action scenes, plenty of funny jokes, and even some emotional scenes. Bolt has the makings of a Disney classic, but it does come up a little short of the usual Disney magic.

    Firstly, the story lacks depth, the story basically tells itself in the first 30 minutes, then fuels the rest with action, comedy and drama. Secondly Miley Cyrus proved to be an annoying choice for voicing one of the main characters, not only is she an ear-sore, but she struggles to express different emotions vocally, her voice feels fake and just detracts from the overall film.

    Luckily there's still plenty good in Bolt, it's definitely a great choice for a family friendly action comedy!
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    FAQ3

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream Bolt officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Dog
    • Filming locations
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $114,053,579
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,223,128
      • Nov 23, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $309,979,994
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • DTS-ES
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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