Bolt (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Bolt is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Chris Williams, running about 98 minutes. “Fully Awesome. Ridonculous. Let It Begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bolt stars John Travolta as Bolt (voice), Miley Cyrus as Penny (voice), Greg Germann as The Agent (voice) and Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Calico (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bolt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $310M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bolt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bolt (2008)?
- In US, Bolt is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bolt worth watching?
- Bolt holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bolt?
- Bolt stars John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Greg Germann, Malcolm McDowell and Nick Swardson.
- When was Bolt released?
- Bolt was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.