Bolt

2008
PG
1h 36m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

238K

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This is the first theatrical trailer for Bolt, directed by Byron Howard and Chris Williams.

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Animal Adventure Computer Animation Urban Adventure Adventure Animation Comedy Crime Drama Family Sci-Fi

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.

Directors
- Byron Howard
- Chris Williams
Writers
- Dan Fogelman
- Chris Williams
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

238K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,828

Directors
- Byron Howard
- Chris Williams
Writers
- Dan Fogelman
- Chris Williams
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 32 nominations total

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)

Chloë Grace Moretz

Young Penny
(voice)
(as Chloë Moretz)

Randy Savage

Thug
(voice)

Ronn Moss

Dr. Forrester
(voice)

Grey Griffin

Penny's Mom
(voice)
(as Grey DeLisle)

Sean Donnellan

Penny's TV Dad
(voice)

Lino DiSalvo

Vinnie
(voice)

Directors
- Byron Howard
- Chris Williams
Writers
- Dan Fogelman
- Chris Williams
All cast & crew
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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 American Broadcasting Company (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 reviews269

Featured 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!