Character Relationship Map: Bolt

Characters

• Bolt (played by John Travolta) — protagonist

  Loyal White Swiss Shepherd who believes he possesses superpowers from his TV show.

• Penny (played by Miley Cyrus) — protagonist

  Seven-year-old actress and Bolt's devoted owner who helps him find reality.

• Mittens (played by Susie Essman) — supporting

  Sassy alley cat who teaches Bolt about the real world and survival.

• Rhino (played by Mark Walton) — supporting

  Nerdy hamster obsessed with sci-fi who joins the journey.

• Dr. Calico (played by Malcolm McDowell) — supporting

  Theatrical TV villain obsessed with lasers and kidnapping plots.

• Veteran Cat (played by Diedrich Bader) — supporting

  Cynical street cat who initially distrusts Bolt but offers wisdom.

• The Director (played by James Lipton) — supporting

  Creative film director who orchestrates the TV show's special effects.

• Young Penny (voice) (played by Chloë Grace Moretz) — minor

  Voice actor for the childhood version of the main actress.

• The Agent (played by Greg Germann) — supporting

  Professional talent agent handling the TV show's business affairs.

• Penny's Mom (voice) (played by Grey DeLisle) — minor

  Voice actor for the young actress's mother in real life.

• Blake (played by Nick Swardson) — supporting

  TV production staff member involved in filming and directing.

• Tom (played by J.P. Manoux) — supporting

  Penny's neighbor and a minor character in the live-action segments.

• Martin (voice) (played by Brian Stepanek) — cameo

  Minor voice actor credited for background or extra dialogue.

• Additional Voices (voice) (played by Pepper Sweeney) — cameo

  Generic voice actor providing background crowd sounds.

• Louie (voice) (played by Daran Norris) — cameo

  Minor voice actor providing background or extra lines.

• Assistant Director (voice) (played by Jenny Lewis) — cameo

  Crew member credited with a minor vocal cameo role.

• Saul (voice) (played by John DiMaggio) — cameo

  Minor voice actor credited for background or extra dialogue.

• Lloyd (voice) (played by Jeff Bennett) — cameo

  Minor voice actor providing background or extra lines.

Key Relationships

• Bolt → Dr. Calico (conflict)
• Bolt → Penny (social)
• Bolt → Mittens (alliance)
• Penny → Young Penny (voice) (temporal)
• Penny's Mom (voice) → Penny (family)
• The Director → The Agent (professional)
• Bolt → Rhino (alliance)
• The Director → Bolt (professional)
• Mittens → Rhino (alliance)
• Penny → Dr. Calico (conflict)
• Veteran Cat → Bolt (conflict)
• Blake → Penny (professional)
• Martin (voice) → Lloyd (voice) (professional)
• Mittens → Veteran Cat (Conflict Rival)
• Penny → The Agent (Professional Manager)

Story Analysis

A dog who believes he has superpowers embarks on a cross-country journey to rescue his owner, discovering the truth about himself and finding a new family.

Plot Progression

1. Hollywood Star
2. Unexpected Journey
3. Truth and Reunion