# Bolt (2008)

> A television superhero dog crosses the real world with two unlikely companions and discovers that courage comes from loyalty rather than superpowers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7473

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
- Cast: John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, Malcolm McDowell, James Lipton, Greg Germann, Diedrich Bader
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397892/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, heartwarming, family movie night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

An adventurous dog discovers the truth about his life and the world beyond the studio.

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