Bolt

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Bolt

PG

2008

1h 36m

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 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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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

Feb 12, 2009

3/5

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.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Feb 10, 2009

3/5

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

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Feb 6, 2009

4/5

Tremendously lovable and funny stuff.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 7, 2024

3/4

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

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Dec 7, 2023

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.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Jan 31, 2021

3.5/5

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.

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Easton B

@Ebmoviemaster2026 Oct 7, 2026

A TOP 15 DISNEY MOVIE, THIS MOVIE IS IS SO UNDERRATED, SO MUCH GREAT DEVELOPMENT FROM BOLT HIMSELF🐶⚡️!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Siemen R

@RT93165948 Oct 1, 2026

I watched this a day after watching Raya and The Last Dragon, and it's really a testament to how far 3D animation has come, since I found Bolt to be very visually bland. Crazy, as critics at the time found Bolt to be visually stunning. I also found the score to be lackluster, but the end credits song being sung by the two main leads, Miley Cyrus and John Travolta, was a really nice touch. It's basically Buzz Lightyear finding out he's not a real space ranger made into a full length movie. It was a fun watch, with some really funny moments involving a hamster.

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Sarah S

@Braxton188 Sep 18, 2026

I bet you forgot this was a Disney movie.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 6, 2026

Bolt = a *4* star Movie

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Linggar A

@RT58737787 Aug 20, 2026

Film ini merupakan petualangan Bolt anjing yang percaya bahwa dia punya kekuatan super yang hanya sebatas acara TV saja. Dia terpisah dari pemiliknya Penny dan berencana untuk mencarinya. Film ini berhasil memberikan sebuah petualangan menggemaskan dengan binatang-binatang sebagai karakter utama dalam film ini. Cerita lucu dipadukan dengan penokohan yang konsisten membuat film ini berhasil menyampaikan momen krusial secara emosional. Bolt tidak hanya memberikan gelak tawa saja tetapi juga berhasil menyampaikan pesan kasih sayang secara mudah dinikmati dan disampaikan, sehingga film ini menjadi sebuah petualangan yang tidak hanya seru dan lucu tetapi memberikan momen yang mengharukan pula.

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AJ B

@AJ_BEAN Aug 8, 2026

Classic. Never thought a cross country car trip movie would be so brilliant, and hillarious. CHARACTERS- Very original friend group. Love it. EMOTIONAL DEPTH- Genuinely pulls my heart strings. ENGAGING PACING- This action packed movie is anything but boring. THOUGHT PROVOKING- great themes about home, unexpected friendship, and perservering. This should be a go to movie for your kids. Very appropriate.

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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 find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

Director: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Producer: Clark Spencer
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman, Chris Williams
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
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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