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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   26,980 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
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(247 articles)
User Comments:
Bolt brings back true Disney more (133 total)

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
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
When Rhino is watching television in the RV, a female voice on TV makes reference to a person named "Ridge". Ridge Forrester is the name of the character on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987) played by Ronn Moss, who voices Dr. Forrester in this film. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: In the movie, it is revealed that Bolt is a 5 year old White American Shepherd. In fact, an actual White American Shepherd is only 3 to 4 months old according to Bolt's body size. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Young Penny: [points to puppy Bolt, decisively] That one.
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Movie Connections:
Features "Gilligan's Island" (1964) more
Soundtrack:
I Thought I Lost You more

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106 out of 140 people found the following comment useful.
Bolt brings back true Disney, 9 November 2008
9/10
Author: radioactive_man21 from United States

I have been anticipating the release of Bolt for several months. I had an opportunity to see a screening of it and it exceeded all my expectations. Bolt is a wonderful movie with a good story and heart, something that Pixar has done well but Disney has struggled with. I believe the addition of John Lasseter to Disney Animation has made a significant impact on the quality and continuity of this film. Yes, it is CGI. You may ask, "Why is Disney doing CGI when Pixar already does?" All the studios are doing CGI right now. I have been very impressed with Pixar's CGI detail, however the detail in Bolt is even better. Creating a dog with fur that gets dirty, wet, wind-blown and looks real is very impressive (at least it is to me). In addition to better detail, the color and light of this film is so true to life, you'll think it's the real thing.

I laughed, cried, and was on the edge of my seat. Disney has created some lovable characters who will definitely win the hearts of millions. Congrats to the entire Disney Animation studio, well done.

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