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Toy Story

  • 1995
  • G
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Tom Hanks, R. Lee Ermey, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Jim Varney, and Don Rickles in Toy Story (1995)
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Buddy ComedyComputer AnimationSupernatural FantasyUrban AdventureAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

A cowboy doll is profoundly jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy's bedroom. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo have to put ... Read allA cowboy doll is profoundly jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy's bedroom. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo have to put aside their differences to return to him.A cowboy doll is profoundly jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy's bedroom. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo have to put aside their differences to return to him.

  • Director
    • John Lasseter
  • Writers
    • John Lasseter
    • Pete Docter
    • Andrew Stanton
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Tim Allen
    • Don Rickles
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
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    POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • John Lasseter
    • Writers
      • John Lasseter
      • Pete Docter
      • Andrew Stanton
    • Stars
      • Tom Hanks
      • Tim Allen
      • Don Rickles
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    • 827User reviews
    • 174Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #75
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 29 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Woody
    • (voice)
    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Buzz Lightyear
    • (voice)
    Don Rickles
    Don Rickles
    • Mr. Potato Head
    • (voice)
    Jim Varney
    Jim Varney
    • Slinky Dog
    • (voice)
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Rex
    • (voice)
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Hamm
    • (voice)
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Bo Peep
    • (voice)
    John Morris
    John Morris
    • Andy
    • (voice)
    Erik von Detten
    Erik von Detten
    • Sid
    • (voice)
    Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf
    • Mrs. Davis
    • (voice)
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Sergeant
    • (voice)
    Sarah Rayne
    • Hannah
    • (voice)
    • (as Sarah Freeman)
    Penn Jillette
    Penn Jillette
    • TV Announcer
    • (voice)
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Shark
    • (voice)
    • …
    Spencer Aste
    Spencer Aste
    • Wounded Soldier
    • (voice)
    Greg Berg
    Greg Berg
    • Local Announcer
    • (voice)
    Lisa Bradley
    • Kid
    • (voice)
    Kendall Cunningham
    • Kid
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • John Lasseter
    • Writers
      • John Lasseter
      • Pete Docter
      • Andrew Stanton
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    Reviewers say 'Toy Story' is acclaimed for its pioneering animation, compelling narrative, and universal themes of friendship. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen's performances elevate Woody and Buzz Lightyear, blending humor with emotional depth. Randy Newman's soundtrack, especially "You've Got a Friend in Me," enhances the film's emotional resonance. Its innovative technology and storytelling have made it a cultural milestone and timeless classic in animation history.
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    10Anonymous_Maxine

    Best Disney film. Ever.

    Toy Story is not only the best Disney film because it has the best story and the best animation, but also because of the excellent actors chosen to provide the voices of the animals. The casting was perfect from top to bottom, and the movie provides an excellent adventure story about friendship and loyalty that keeps you engrossed until the nail-biting climax.

    Tom Hanks and Tim Allen provided excellent voices for Woody and Buzz Lightyear -their performances alone are one of the biggest things that made this such a spectacular movie. Besides that, though, you have the excellent story that is not only noteworthy because it has never really been told from this perspective before, but also because it was just told so well. All of the characters in the film are very well developed and all have appropriate and effective actors chosen to provide their voices.

    And of course, who could forget the revolutionary animation! The computer animation used for this movie not only made it startlingly realistic but also opened up tons of possibilities, and thankfully the filmmakers chose to explore these possibilities. There are dozens of things that are hidden in the woodwork throughout the film, as well as in the songs – note, for example, the subtle playing of the Indiana Jones theme song in the scene where Woody knocks Buzz out the window with the desk lamp.

    Toy Story is by far the best Disney film ever made, it's pretty much perfect. It's adventurous, it's exciting, it's entertaining, it's good for the whole family, it's got great characters, story, and plot, and above all, it's fun.
    9SmileysWorld

    Proof that Pixar not only cares about the quality of their work,they care about our kids.

    Though I am not a big fan of computer animation,I have to give the folks at Pixar credit.This brand of animation is nothing short of brilliant.The attention to detail,such as eye and body movement is quite remarkable.Computers allow them to make their characters as close to human like as possible,something we have never seen in traditional hand drawn animation,though the latter will always be the closest to my heart.Combine this excellence with a genuinely good story idea and a top notch voice cast and the result is good family entertainment.It's obvious that the people at Pixar are not only caring perfectionists when it comes to film making,but they care about our kids,something rarely seen today.Highly recommended for any home library.
    10ccthemovieman-1

    Excellent Viewing, Every Time!

    This is a very clever animated story that was a big hit, and justifiably so. It had a terrific sequel and if a third film came out, that would probably be a hit, too.

    When this came out, computer technology just was beginning to strut its stuff. Man, this looked awesome. Now, it's routine because animation, which took a giant leap with this movie, has made a lot more giant strides.

    The humor in here, however, is what made this so popular. There are tons of funny lines, issued by characters voiced by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Jim Varney, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn and John Ratzenberger, among others. As good as Hanks is as "Woody" and Allen as "Buzz Armstrong," I think the supporting characters just about stole the show: Mr. Potato Head, Slinky, Rex the dinosaur, etc.

    Multiple viewings don't diminish the entertainment, either. There are so many things to catch, audibly and visually, that you always seem to discover something new. The colors in here are beautiful, too. This is a guaranteed "winner" as is the sequel.
    10Instant_Palmer

    Witty Sweet Fun For All Ages. Forever Changed Animated Film 💯

    This is as close to perfection as any animated film has come, entertained parents on a equal plane with their children, and set the bar to the top of the animation film industry. No film has yet come close to Toy Story in legitimizing animation as a film art on the level of movies with live actors. Great comedies are hard to come by - Toy Story strikes gold on that basis alone, but is so much more. One of the Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time, and currently resides on my "Top 10 Greatest Comedy Films (1960-Present)" list.
    bob the moo

    Technically impressive with great script and sharp wit

    Andy's toys live a reasonable life of fun and peace, their only worries are birthdays and Christmases, when new toys could easily replace those already there. One such birthday Andy's top toy, Woody the cowboy, finds himself in direct competition with Andy's new Buzz Lightyear doll. When rivalries boil over Woody tries to hide Buzz down the side of the bed but accidentally pushes him out the window, the other tops expel Woody, and he leaves with no choice but to find Buzz and return him to the house. But with only two days before Andy moves house, time is of the essence.

    Given how often the same mix of animation, wit, jokes and kids humour has been used since Toy Story (Ice Age, Monsters Inc, Bugs Life) it is easy to forget how refreshing it was when it first came out. I have just watched it again and it is dating a little in comparison to more recent twists on the formula. It seems each one has to be sharper and have more references etc in the background. However it is still very funny and deserves praise for being the first of a successful formula.

    The plot is simple but effective and actually has genuine drama and excitement to it. The main story is fun but the degree of character development is what really shores it up. The conflict between Buzz and Woody is taken deeper than this and, when confronted by the truth of his status as a toy, Buzz's turmoil is very real as opposed to him being a cartoon character and nothing more. Despite the two strong leads there is a real depth in the support cast. They may not actually have that many lines, but they have all the funniest lines. Most of the `adult' wit comes from the Potato Head, dinosaur, the pig and slinky dog. They are funny and are very well used. In fact the majority of this humour and plot will go right over kids heads.

    Looking back on it, I do feel a cynical edge on it in so much as this film must really have helped sales of the toy companies in the film. It's hard not to see the marketing department standing behind this film rubbing their hands. However the actual product is so wonderfully fun that I forgot this quickly. The voice work is excellent and the characters match the actors. Hanks is good as Woody and Allen has a good B-movie type voice for Buzz. Varney, Ratzenberger, Ermey (doing his usual), Rickles and others are all really good in the support roles and, probably, come out as the favourite characters for adults.

    Overall this is a classic film that will appeal to adults as much as to kids (if not more). A good plot and a really sharp script make the already short running time fly by. The only downside is that your kids will want you to go out and buy the damn things!

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    • Trivia
      Sid Phillips is said to be inspired by a former Pixar Animation Studios employee of the same last name who was known to disassemble toys and use the parts to build bizarre creations.
    • Goofs
      Even though Buzz believes he is a real space ranger and not a toy, he still freezes when people are around like the other toys do. Every time he freezes it is because Woody says "Freeze" and being a space ranger with years of training in covert missions, freeze means to be still.
    • Quotes

      Woody: All right, that's enough! Look, we're all very impressed with Andy's new toy.

      Buzz: Toy?

      Woody: T-O-Y, Toy!

      Buzz: Excuse me, I think the word you're searching for is "Space Ranger".

      Woody: The word I'm searching for - I can't say, because there's preschool toys present.

    • Crazy credits
      This is the first Pixar film to feature the "Production Babies" section, which lists babies born to the crew members during production. This would become a trademark in the following years, in films like A Bug's Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Finding Nemo (2003).
    • Alternate versions
      In the post-2015 releases, the Pixar variant of the original 1990 Walt Disney Pictures logo was replaced with the 2011 variant of the current 2006 Walt Disney Pictures logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Gamesmaster: Episode #5.9 (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      You've Got a Friend in Me
      Written, Performed, and Produced by Randy Newman

      Randy Newman appears courtesy of Reprise Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Toy Story in 3-D
    • Filming locations
      • Pixar Animation Studios - 1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Pixar Animation Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $223,225,679
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,140,617
      • Nov 26, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $394,436,586
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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