Maps of Movies

Bolt (2008)

Where Bolt says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

Every city Bolt crosses is a drawing: no camera ever stood in New York or Ohio, and Las Vegas is the stop he refuses.

Scenes and places

Bolt escapes his trailer (2008)

Bolt believes his TV adventures are real, so after a cliffhanger he is sure Penny has been kidnapped. He breaks out of his on-set trailer to save her.

Set in Hollywood TV set and trailer — The TV studio set where Bolt lives, and the on-set trailer he runs away from. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Hollywood is the film industry's home district in Los Angeles.

Boxed up and shipped to New York (2008)

Bolt wakes up far from home and finds his superpowers do nothing. He drags a cynical alley cat, Mittens, into guiding him back to Penny.

Set in New York City — Where Bolt's box of packing peanuts arrives after he knocks himself out. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The largest city in the United States.

Hiding in a U-Haul to Ohio (2008)

Mittens teases that a real super dog should have a best power. Bolt keeps the details classified and insists they keep moving toward Penny.

Set in Ohio — The state Bolt and Mittens reach by stowing away in a U-Haul truck. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A Midwestern state; the film names it but shows no particular spot.

Rhino the fan at the RV park (2008)

A hamster in a plastic ball recognizes Bolt as his TV hero. Rhino's tales make Mittens realize Bolt comes from a show, but Bolt will not believe her.

Set in Ohio RV park — A roadside RV park where Bolt and Mittens meet the hamster Rhino.

A fictional park; the film gives no real-world site.

Caught and taken to the shelter (2008)

Bolt keeps trying to superbark at Mittens, and the noise draws animal control. Both end up in a shelter, with Rhino left to plan a rescue.

Set in Ohio animal shelter — The shelter where animal control takes Bolt and Mittens after his loud superbark.

A fictional county shelter; no real building is given.

The stay in Las Vegas he refuses (2008)

Mittens plans a comfortable life for the three of them. Bolt says Penny is his person and heads for Hollywood alone.

Set in Las Vegas — A place Mittens proposes to settle; Bolt decides not to go. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The Nevada city the film mentions as a place to stay; it is not a place Bolt visits.

Penny and the look-alike dog (2008)

Bolt reaches the studio and sees Penny hugging the stand-in dog. He believes he has been replaced and walks away heartbroken.

Set in Hollywood studio — The studio where Bolt finds Penny hugging his replacement during a rehearsal. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A studio lot; the film does not name the street.

The set catches fire (2008)

During a fight scene the look-alike dog panics and knocks over lit tiki torches. The stage burns with Penny trapped inside, and Bolt goes in after her.

Set in Burning studio set — The fight-scene set at the studio, where the stand-in dog knocks over lit tiki torches. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A sound-stage set; where it stands is not given in the film.

Characters

• Bolt — A white shepherd who thinks his TV superpowers are real.
• Penny — His owner and co-star on the TV show.
• Mittens — A cynical stray cat who guides him home.
• Rhino — A hamster in a plastic ball and Bolt's biggest fan.

Questions answered on the map

• Where did Bolt really go after leaving his Hollywood trailer?