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Balto · LeviOsa

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His story became a legend. His adventure is one you'll never forget.

AdventureAnimationDrama1h 18m

🍅54%

🍅

54%

Tomatometer

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70%

Popcornmeter

7.3

TMDB

Storyline

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.

Trailers

2 videos

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Trailer

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Details

DirectorSimon Wells

ReleasedDec 22, 1995

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$31M

Revenue

$11.3M

Parental guideGUS

Studios

Amblin Entertainment

Amblimation

Universal Pictures

Cast

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Balto (voice)

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Boris the Goose (voice)

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Jenna (voice)

Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings

Steele the Sled Dog (voice)

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Muk and Luk (voice)

Juliette Brewer

Juliette Brewer

Young Rosy (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Nikki (voice)

Danny Mann

Danny Mann

Kaltag (voice)

Robbie Rist

Robbie Rist

Star (voice)

Sandra Dickinson

Sandra Dickinson

Dixie / Sylvie (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Grizzly Bear (voice)

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

Grandma Rosy

Stickers

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Wonder Project Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

6 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“Balto is a well-meaning adventure with spirited animation, but mushy sentimentality and bland characterization keeps it at paw's length from more sophisticated family fare.”

54% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Paul Merrill

RTEmpire MagazineMar 4, 2019

With no cheesy songs to slow proceedings down and some barnstorming chase sequences, this is enchanting, highly enjoyable and impressively crafted (not least for its adventurous "camera work") and would have made a pretty fair live action film.

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Nell Minow

RTCommon Sense MediaSep 23, 2010

Brave dog saves kids in adequate fact-based film.

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Brian Lowry

RTVarietyMar 26, 2009

The goose and bears, in particular, don't add much to the proceedings, while Balto himself proves rather blandly heroic.

M

Mal Vincent

RTThe Virginian-PilotMar 2, 2022

At one hour and 14 minutes, it's just about the right length.

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Information

Title

Balto

Released

Dec 22, 1995

Rated

G

Region of Origin

United States of America, United Kingdom

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 18m

Status

Released

Studios

Amblin Entertainment, Amblimation

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