Bolt (2008)
A deluded canine movie star embarks on a brisk, wholesome, and heartwarming cross-country adventure to find his owner.
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.
How intense is Bolt?
Bolt has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Bolt feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalheartwarminguplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Bolt
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Bolt for you?
Is Bolt scary?
No. Bolt is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bolt gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Bolt sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bolt OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Bolt?
Bolt runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Bolt?
Bolt is streaming on Disney+.
Does Bolt have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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