Bolt

PG

Released Nov 21, 2008

1 hr. 36 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue ... until the cameras stop rolling. But Bolt doesn't know that he's on a TV show; he thinks his amazing powers are real. When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the mean streets of New York, he begins his most-amazing adventure: Armed only with his delusions and accompanied by a cat and a hamster, he sets out to to find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

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Critics Consensus

Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.

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Idan Charles L

This is just a great kids movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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worker 0

ehm don't need to say alot it is sooo badddd and evrything is done to quick and the emotional moments are not touching at all.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Spike G

A cute animated feature

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Underrated Masterpiece

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Connor A

This is a really good film. The voice acting from the cast is good and the characters are likeable and funny. There is a good mixture of comedy and emotional moments. Definitely a good family movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Mike P

Super charming and so darn cute. Both my dog and cat couldn't keep their eyes off the screen 😂 A fun original Disney pic that deserves more love.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Chris Williams

Director

Byron Howard

Director

John Travolta

Bolt

Miley Cyrus

Penny

Susie Essman

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Mark Walton

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B

Feb 18, 2012

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

The jokes aren't a match for Pixar's best, and there's too much sentimentality (as if Lasseter were determined to keep Disney's cartoons just that little bit less cool than Pixar's), but this is still an above-average children's film.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 12, 2009

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

The plot is sentimental fluff. But this has energy and invention enough to keep Lasseter top of the heap.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 10, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Clearly, Disney animators have taken a few notes from their Pixar pals.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 7, 2024

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Bolt is one of the rare modern Disney films where everything truly comes together. Even with a simpler concept and a distractingly rough first joke, the film quickly pulls itself together to deliver a heartfelt and worthy viewing experience.

Dec 7, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Despite its treatment of cats as the Rodney Dangerfield of the animal kingdom - they just can't get no respect - is solid entertainment for the whole family.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Synopsis

The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue ... until the cameras stop rolling. But Bolt doesn't know that he's on a TV show; he thinks his amazing powers are real. When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the mean streets of New York, he begins his most-amazing adventure: Armed only with his delusions and accompanied by a cat and a hamster, he sets out to to find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

Director: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Executive Producer: John Lasseter
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation
Rating: PG (Peril|Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.1M
Sound Mix: SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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