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Toys

Play trailer Poster for Toys PG-13 Released Dec 18, 1992 2h 1m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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26% Tomatometer 27 Reviews 39% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
A hi-tech toy factory falls into the hands of an army general who turns the models into killing machines. The deceased owner's children know what's afoot and, although apparently powerless, have to find a way of bringing down the nightmarish empire that is being constructed under their noses.
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Critics Consensus

Like a colorfully overengineered gewgaw on the shelf, Toys might look like fun, but its seemingly limitless possibilities lead mainly to confusion and disappointment.

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David Ansen Newsweek The failure of Barry Levinson's Toys is of a different order: it's the kind of folly only a very fine filmmaker could make, a labor of misguided love. May 31, 2018 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The production design deserves Academy recognition. But at the most fundamental level, Toys is a film not quite sure what it's about. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...a few bursts of motor-mouthed comedy aren't enough to save Williams' man-child stick here... Rated: 1/5 Jan 30, 2022 Full Review Vanessa Letts The Spectator No child I know would benefit from seeing this work, and certainly no adult. Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant Robin Williams and Barry Levinson romp hand-in-hand through the wonderful, wacky world of whimsical surrealism May 31, 2018 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending Whether it's a glorious, intoxicating failure or a dire, unwatchable failure is right down to personal taste. Rated: 3/5 Sep 7, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ava S Toys' kooky dialogue and eye-catching art direction radiate an odd, whimsical charm, though its meandering and unfocused plot and themes make for an unsatisfying watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 2 hours and 1 minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $21,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review Roger K Ignore the negative reviews. This is an amazing movie, doubly-so as its fantastical world is believably realized pre-CGI. It's wondrous to behold, loaded with fun details, and stands up to rewatching again and again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Cody H This film doesn’t get the recognition it deserves such desperately. It is a film that shows the beauty of art, art direction, film telling, and trying out. Even the story might not be the best story ever, it does have it charms and makes you feel the warm magic of its makers! The art direction and eye for details are stunning. It is well understandable that this film received two oscar nominations. A film one must watch, even the music might not be that good, it has a magical vibe that had become a cult classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Chris P I like this film. Set Designs are phenomenal. The story was nice. Helped me get immersed within the world it was portraying. Is it perfect? No, but I would recommend watching at least once. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review ad m SO IMPORTANT ANTIMILITAR AND SOCIAL MESSAGE DURING THESE TIMES WHEN FACISM RISE AGAIN EVERYWHERE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Barry Levinson

Director

Robin Williams

Leslie Zevo

Michael Gambon

Lt. General Leland Zevo

Joan Cusack

Alsatia Zevo

Robin Wright

Gwen Tyler

LL Cool J

Captain Patrick Zevo

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Movie Info

Synopsis A hi-tech toy factory falls into the hands of an army general who turns the models into killing machines. The deceased owner's children know what's afoot and, although apparently powerless, have to find a way of bringing down the nightmarish empire that is being constructed under their noses.
Director
Barry Levinson
Producer
Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson
Screenwriter
Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Baltimore Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.3M
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Surround