Balto (1995)
An outcast half-wolf braves the Alaskan wilderness to deliver life-saving medicine and become a hero.
An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.
How intense is Balto?
Balto is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated G.
What Balto feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Balto
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Balto for you?
Is Balto scary?
Only a little. Balto has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Balto gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Balto sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Balto OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Balto?
Balto runs 1h 18m.
Where can I stream Balto?
Balto is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Balto have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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