Balto (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1995, Balto is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Simon Wells, running about 78 minutes. “Part Dog. Part Wolf. All Hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.
Who’s in it. Balto stars Kevin Bacon as Balto (voice), Bob Hoskins as Boris the Goose (voice), Bridget Fonda as Jenna (voice) and Jim Cummings as Steele the Sled Dog (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Balto has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Balto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balto tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balto (1995)?
- In US, Balto is available to 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 Balto worth watching?
- Balto holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Balto?
- Balto stars Kevin Bacon, Bob Hoskins, Bridget Fonda, Jim Cummings and Phil Collins.
- When was Balto released?
- Balto was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.