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Bolt (2008)

Film · 1h 38m · Rated PG

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

A deluded canine movie star embarks on a brisk, wholesome, and heartwarming cross-country adventure to find his owner.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Bolt parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with no swearing and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is Bolt about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byChris Williams, Byron Howard
StarringJohn Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, Malcolm McDowell, James Lipton

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