The Brave Little Toaster

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The Brave Little Toaster

1987

1h 20m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Animation

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In this animated film, five sentient household appliances -- Toaster, Blanky, Radio, Lampy and a vacuum cleaner named Kirby -- living in an abandoned cabin have grown lonely. Longing to reunite with their owner, a young man named Rob, the appliances set off on a harrowing trek through the wilderness, surviving as best they can despite limited sources of electricity. Worse yet, when they arrive in the big city they discover they may no longer be useful because of new, modern appliances.

Steve Warren

Bay Area Reporter

12/13/2024

Lacking the polish of its bigger-budgeted competition, The Brave Little Toaster has its own kind of charm -- as fits its plot, a celebration of low-tech.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

02/12/2019

7/10

I think it really works.

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Rob Humanick

Projection Booth

03/20/2008

A

Disney can't touch this.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

06/06/2005

2/5

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

02/17/2005

3/5

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

03/27/2004

1/5

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch 3d

The Brave Little Toaster is one of Disney’s most overlooked gems, a creative and heartfelt adventure that stands out because it centers on appliances rather than people or animals. The film’s charm comes from how deeply its characters are developed—Blankey’s innocence, the vacuum’s grumpy humor, the radio’s energy, and Toaster’s steady determination all work together to create a surprisingly emotional journey. Their quest to reunite with their owner feels sincere, carrying themes of loyalty and belonging that resonate more strongly than expected. The animation gives each appliance personality and soul, turning simple household objects into memorable, relatable heroes. While the movie never earned the recognition it deserved and often gets forgotten among bigger Disney titles, it remains inventive, touching, and full of genuine heart. Its creativity, tension, and warmth make it a film worth revisiting, proving that even the simplest ideas can create lasting magic.

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Avalanche T

Jul 12

Absolute best child's movie I've ever seen definitely not drugs was used during the production of this movie

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Ben P

Jul 9

Highly recommend this movie - good story, good characters. Not much to say but I also recommend the sequels!

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Nicholas B

@Nicholas657 May 25

The Brave Little Toaster is a strong four-star animated adventure that I really enjoyed. With its heartfelt story, charming characters, and unique blend of humor and emotion, it delivers a surprisingly deep and touching experience. The journey of Toaster and friends is both fun and meaningful, making it a nostalgic and underrated classic with a lot of heart.

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Carson H

11/09/2024

Some scenes are a little slow but overall, a great feel good movie about growing up.

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Kaito K

10/11/2024

A lot of Death Trolls And The toasterKilling himself To save his other friends That’s A litte Bit Weird For A kids Movie 😖🫣

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Synopsis

In this animated film, five sentient household appliances -- Toaster, Blanky, Radio, Lampy and a vacuum cleaner named Kirby -- living in an abandoned cabin have grown lonely. Longing to reunite with their owner, a young man named Rob, the appliances set off on a harrowing trek through the wilderness, surviving as best they can despite limited sources of electricity. Worse yet, when they arrive in the big city they discover they may no longer be useful because of new, modern appliances.

Director: Jerry Rees
Producer: Donald Kushner, Thomas L. Wilhite, Cleve Reinhard
Screenwriter: Jerry Rees, Joe Ranft
Production Co: Hyperion Pictures
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Mar 2, 2004
Runtime: 1h 20m
Sound Mix: Surround