MPAA Rating: G
Distributor: Amblin Entertainment
Director: Simon Wells
Actors: The voices of Kevin Bacon as Balto, Bob Hoskins as Boris, Bridget Fonda as Jenna, Jim Cummings as Steele and Phil Collins as Muk and Luk.

Based on that true story, the animated adventure Balto addresses the question, "Can a half-breed wolf overcome the pride of a rival sled dog, the prejudice of townspeople and find love in the paws of a well-groomed husky?" Balto is a kind-hearted canine shunned by villagers who fear he might be dangerous simply because he is part wolf. This identity crisis forces Balto to live in seclusion and self-doubt. His only friends are a Russian snow goose, two hydrophobic polar bears and a dog named Jenna. But when disease threatens the town's children--and a pedigree sled team, led by the arrogant Steele, loses its way--Balto quietly sets out to save the day, followed by his faithful pals.

Young brothers and sisters may find several scenes a bit intense—a grizzly bear attack and children struggling with illness. But all ends well. Balto is a rental the whole family can enjoy together—a celebration of virtue that's good, clean fun.

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