An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.
- Awards
- 5 nominations total
Kevin Bacon
- Balto
- (voice)
Bob Hoskins
- Boris
- (voice)
Bridget Fonda
- Jenna
- (voice)
Jim Cummings
- Steele
- (voice)
Phil Collins
- Muk
- (voice)
- …
Jack Angel
- Nikki
- (voice)
Danny Mann
- Kaltag
- (voice)
Robbie Rist
- Star
- (voice)
- (as Robby Rist)
Juliette Brewer
- Rosy
- (voice)
Sandra Dickinson
- Sylvie
- (voice)
- (as Sandra Searles Dickson)
- …
Miriam Margolyes
- Grandma Rosy
- (voice)
- …
Donald Sinden
- Doc
- (voice)
William Roberts
- Rosy's Father
- (voice)
Bill Bailey
- Butcher
- (voice)
Michael McShane
- Extra Voices
- (voice)
- (as Mike McShane)
Featured reviews
It's not hard to see why this movie wasn't particularly popular (check out the scene where the carpenter is shown sadly preparing small coffins), but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a look. It's actually one of the best underrated animated films of the 90's. The drama is real, the visuals are beautiful, and the story ends happily. The live action prologue and epilogue are a little distracting, but they're made up for by a random (and hilarious) visual shout-out to "E.T."
This is a great children's movie. But, being a kid's movie doesn't mean that it isn't good for others. This film entertains audiences of all ages. I first saw this movie when I was seven. And to this day, I still love it. Kevin Bacon supplies the voice of Balto, a half-bred wolf who risks his life to travel in the cold of Alaska to retrieve a sled of dogs that were lost while bringing antibiodics back to the town of Nome to stop an epidemic. BALTO is a film to see on a cold, Sunday when you have nothing better to do. You will enjoy this film greatly. After viewing it once, you will want to see it again. I lost track of how many times I have seen this film. But it has been more than thirty times. See this movie. It's well worth seeing. This one is one that I am proud to have in my video collection.....5/5.
10Balto-2
Where can I start? This movie is greatly animated, directed and written. There's no cheesy songs to slow it up or a boring storyline. Every angle that is shown is perfect, every background and colour scheme is great. The music by James Horner is well done and fits the moods of the film. Whether you're a kid or an adult, you will find yourself cheering Balto on.
A excellent movie, it is up there with The Secret of NIMH. The animation also is amazing, and the characters really really nice. Also the voices are the best I heard in the animations movie I seen and they really characterize the personage. I couldn't not notice the sweet voice of Jenna and the looks. Very complex and very cute. Also the voice of Boris, one of a kind. The single voice that I remember being so sweet was of Ms. Brisby from the movie, The Secret of NIMH, again a movie with excellent animation and voices. I enjoyed it very much and most surely will watch it again. It just marvelous.
-"Its amazing, fantastic, uber, extraordinary, magnificent, marvelous" -"IT ROCKS!" *BAM* :)
-"Its amazing, fantastic, uber, extraordinary, magnificent, marvelous" -"IT ROCKS!" *BAM* :)
This movie evokes so much emotion in me, just thinking about it. This movie came out 1 day before my daughter was born. She still loves it to this day,
and now my 6 year old son enjoys it. He has watched it three times since i got it on DVD! This movie teaches a wonderful lesson. And is just a wonderful true movie!
If you can get this movie for your children. They will enjoy it for years to come, as will you!And i really don't need 10 lines to explain to you how good this movie is.
When you get the chance to watch it, that will be enough.
and now my 6 year old son enjoys it. He has watched it three times since i got it on DVD! This movie teaches a wonderful lesson. And is just a wonderful true movie!
If you can get this movie for your children. They will enjoy it for years to come, as will you!And i really don't need 10 lines to explain to you how good this movie is.
When you get the chance to watch it, that will be enough.
Did you know
- TriviaJenna's character design was based on Audrey Hepburn.
- Goofs(at around 21 mins) After Balto says "I have the keys to the city", he lifts the bolts out of the door hinges and they fall to the ground, making a metallic noise, like they fell onto cement or something else solid, but there's snow on the ground, not cement or other hard, solid material.
- Crazy creditsAfter the credits, Fievel from "An American Tail" (1986) pushes the Amblimation logo into place, then stands next to it and his hat falls down over his eyes.
- Alternate versionsIn the extended edition, there are 12 minutes of additional scenes (making the film 90 minutes) featuring more animals (including griffon vultures, wolverines, and more), iconic character moments, and an extra scene (Boris, Muk, and Luk cheering for Balto along with the dogs howling and the crowd of people congratulating Balto) before going back into the present with the the elderly woman and her granddaughter seeing the statue of Balto.
- SoundtracksReach for the Light
Music by Barry Mann and James Horner
Lyrics by Cynthia Weil
Produced and Arranged by Nathan DiGesare (uncredited) and Steve Winwood (uncredited)
Recorded and Mixed by Paul Salveson (uncredited)
Performed by Steve Winwood, featuring Childrens Choir Kids Connection Music (uncredited)
Backing Vocals: Tina Clark (uncredited), Bonnie Keen (uncredited), Chris Rodriguez (uncredited) and Micah Wilshire (uncredited)
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Балто
- Filming locations
- Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(live action segment)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,348,324
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,519,755
- Dec 25, 1995
- Gross worldwide
- $11,349,090
- Runtime
- 1h 18m(78 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1(original & negative ratio)
- 1.85 : 1
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