Balto

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Balto

G,

1995,

1h 17m,

Kids & Family/

Adventure/

Animation

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24 Reviews

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In this animated feature, a deadly diphtheria epidemic strikes the remote town of Nome, Alaska. With the life-saving medicine located hundreds of miles away, the residents decide to send out a sled-dog team. Balto—a half-wolf dog ignored by all except a goose, Boris, and two polar bears—is chosen to run but is disqualified by lead dog Steele. When the other dogs get lost in the snow, Balto risks his life to rescue them and deliver the medicine.

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.

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Paul Merrill

Empire Magazine

Mar 4, 2019

3/5

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

Common Sense Media

Sep 23, 2010

3/5

Brave dog saves kids in adequate fact-based film.

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Brian Lowry

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

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

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Mar 2, 2022

2.5/4

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

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Sergio Benítez

Espinof

Aug 22, 2019

'Balto' is touching, even if in very specific moments -, it is so much because of the honesty in those moments in which the drama is not covered by any extra layer. [Full Review in Spanish]

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

Mar 4, 2019

3/5

Kevin Bacon's voice turns the wolf-dog crossbreed into a no-nonsense hero with a sense of duty that far outweighs the pride of his deadly rival, Steele, while Bob Hoskins's eccentric Russian goose provides the comedy.

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Leia S

Apr 20, 2019

Probably on the level of Disney animation for the very little ones, but eventually missing some key elements to please the grown ups.

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Ron R

Dec 24, 2018

This movie is a jewel and a true work of art. The howling scene gives me chills every time.

Hagrid P

Nov 23, 2018

My favorite movie of all time

Anakin W

Nov 17, 2018

Le caratteristiche del classico d'animazione sono tutte presenti, così come qualche sporadico luogo comune che non scalfisce la qualità generale del film. Buoni personaggi fanno parte di un contesto più ampio e profondo del solito film d'animazione. In questo caso si può notare una grande sensibilità emotiva che coinvolge un qualsiasi tipo di pubblico.

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George S

Nov 7, 2018

This film was almost good.

Leia W

Oct 27, 2018

Balto is one great heroic wolf but those other characters make this movie so funny in the adventure.

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Simon Wells

Director

Miriam Margolyes

Grandma Rosy

Lola Bates-Campbell

Granddaughter

Kevin Bacon

Balto

Bob Hoskins

Boris the Goose

Bridget Fonda

Jenna

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Synopsis

In this animated feature, a deadly diphtheria epidemic strikes the remote town of Nome, Alaska. With the life-saving medicine located hundreds of miles away, the residents decide to send out a sled-dog team. Balto—a half-wolf dog ignored by all except a goose, Boris, and two polar bears—is chosen to run but is disqualified by lead dog Steele. When the other dogs get lost in the snow, Balto risks his life to rescue them and deliver the medicine.

Director: Simon Wells
Producer: Steve Hickner
Screenwriter: Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby, Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 10, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.2M
Runtime: 1h 17m
Sound Mix: Surround

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