Bolt
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-14
Top Cast
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John Travolta
Bolt (voice)
Miley Cyrus
Penny (voice)
Susie Essman
Mittens (voice)
Mark Walton
Rhino (voice)
Malcolm McDowell
Dr. Calico (voice)
James Lipton
The Director (voice)
Greg Germann
The Agent (voice)
Diedrich Bader
Veteran Cat (voice)
Nick Swardson
Blake (voice)
J.P. Manoux
Tom (voice)
Dan Fogelman
Billy (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
Mindy Parker (voice)
Chloë Grace Moretz
Young Penny (voice)
Randy Poffo
Thug (voice)
Ronn Moss
Dr. Forrester (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Penny's Mom (voice)
Sean Donnellan
Penny's TV Dad (voice)
Lino DiSalvo
Vinnie (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$310M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$160M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Williams, Byron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Fogelman, Chris Williams
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- Bolt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $310M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Dan Fogelman, Chris Williams
John Powell
Tim Mertens
John Lasseter, Clark Spencer, Andrew Millstein
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Williams
Director
Byron Howard
Director
Dan Fogelman
Screenplay
Chris Williams
Screenplay
Clark Spencer
Producer
Tim Mertens
Editor
John Powell
Original Music Composer
John Murrah
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Bolt?
Bolt was directed by Chris Williams, Byron Howard.
Who stars in Bolt?
The principal cast of Bolt includes John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, Malcolm McDowell.
When was Bolt released and how long is it?
Bolt was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bolt?
Bolt had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $310M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Bolt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bolt was composed by John Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bolt?
Bolt holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).