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Overview
A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that his life (as a toy) is good. However, he must worry about Andy's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy's birthday party. Woody does...
Director / Creator
John Lasseter
Writers
John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton
Top Cast
About Toy Story (1995)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Toy Story (1995) is a Animation, Adventure, and Comedy film from United States. the film was directed by John Lasseter from a screenplay by John Lasseter and Pete Docter. It runs 1 hour and 21 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that his life (as a toy) is good. However, he must worry about Andy's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy's birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy's mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips.
Cast and crew
The film stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Don Rickles in supporting roles. Writing credits go to John Lasseter, Pete Docter, and Andrew Stanton, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Toy Story holds a rating of 8.3/10 based on 1,141,954 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 100%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 96/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 29 wins & 24 nominations total. These numbers place Toy Story within the broader landscape of Animation and Adventure cinema from 1995, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Toy Story is currently available to stream with a subscription on Disney+. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Toy Story is worth knowing
If you enjoy Animation or Adventure films, Toy Story offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1995 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how animation evolved during that period. Performances from Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Toy Story on your watchlist for later.
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