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Bolt

2008·Movie
1h 38min·PG

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Fully Awesome.

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.
Family-Friendly AdventureTalking AnimalCelebrity CultureComing-of-AgeHollywood ParodyLoyalty & FriendshipFeel-GoodRoad Trip

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bolt

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Where can I stream Bolt legally?

Bolt is included with a subscription to Disney+ and fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bolt worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bolt rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Bolt?

1 h 38 min

Bolt runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bolt?

Critics79
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Bolt higher (79) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bolt a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$310 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $310 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Bolt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bolt?

85ADAEALARATAUBABEBFBGBOBRBZCA+71

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bolt in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bolt use?

Take This Job and Shove ItHeroic Canines, Villainous FelinesThe Homeward JourneyFace PalmCats Are SnarkersInvincible HeroNo AntagonistInterspecies FriendshipUnnamed ParentMorally Ambiguous DoctorateJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueSavvy Guy, Energetic Girland 215 more

TV Tropes lists 227 storytelling tropes for Bolt, including Take This Job and Shove It, Heroic Canines, Villainous Felines, The Homeward Journey.