The Toy
“When Jackie Gleason told his son he could have any present he wanted, he picked the most outrageous gift of all...Richard Pryor.”
On one of his bratty son Eric's annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department store and offers him anything in it as a gift. Eric chooses a black janitor who has made him laugh with his antics. At first the man suffers many indignities as Eric's "toy", but gradually teaches the lonely boy what it is like to have and to be a friend.
Where to watch The Toy in United States
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Where is The Toy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Toy
The Toy is a 1982 English-language comedy and family film directed by Richard Donner. The cast is led by Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Toy was produced by Delphi Films, Columbia Pictures, and Rastar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Writers
- Carol Sobieski
- Release date
- December 10, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $28 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- Delphi Films, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
The Toy cast & crew
The Toy was directed by Richard Donner and written by Carol Sobieski.
The cast features Richard Pryor as Jack Brown, Jackie Gleason as Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates, Ned Beatty as Sydney Morehouse, Scott Schwartz as Eric Bates, Teresa Ganzel as Fancy Bates, and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Barkley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Williams, cinematography is by László Kovács, and it was produced by Phil Feldman and Ray Stark.
Is The Toy worth watching?
The Toy holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 229 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, The Toy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Toy
The Toy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Toy
Richard Pryor
Jack Brown
Jackie Gleason
Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
Ned Beatty
Sydney Morehouse
Scott Schwartz
Eric Bates
Teresa Ganzel
Fancy Bates
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Barkley
Tony King
Clifford
Annazette Chase
Angela
Don Hood
O'Brien
Karen Leslie-Lyttle
Fraulein
Virginia Capers
Ruby Simpson
Steve Kahan
State Trooper
The Toy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Toy in United States?
The Toy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Toy in?
The Toy is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Toy?
The Toy runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Toy rated?
The Toy is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 229 ratings.
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