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5.3 / 10(27 votes)IMDbG19971h 14mUnited States of America

Babes in Toyland

“Celebrate the magic of a new Christmas classic!”

Synopsis

With just days to go before presents are scheduled for Christmas delivery, Toyland is buzzing with activity. However, curmudgeonly creditor Barnaby Crookedman is hatching a devious scheme to destroy Toyland – meaning no presents for the world's children! Siblings Jack and Jill, alongside toy factory workers Tom and Mary, rush into action to stop the villain, receiving some assistance from the likes of Humpty Dumpty and even Santa Claus himself.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 14, 1997

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Toby Bluth, Charles Grosvenor, Paul Sabella
Screenplay & Story
John Loy
Original Score
Mark Watters
Original Title
Babes in Toyland
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 14m
Production Budget
$6M
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Toby Bluth, Charles Grosvenor, Paul Sabella

Screenplay & Story

John Loy, Edward Bradley, Glen MacDonough, Victor Herbert

Original Score & Music

Mark Watters

Producers

Mark Young, Kelly Ward, Jonathan Dern, Don Mirisch, Paul Sabella

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Young

Producer

Kelly Ward

Kelly Ward

Producer

Jonathan Dern

Producer

Toby Bluth

Director

Charles Grosvenor

Charles Grosvenor

Director

John Loy

Screenplay

Mark Watters

Mark Watters

Original Music Composer

Paul Sabella

Paul Sabella

Director

Paul Sabella

Paul Sabella

Producer

Toby Bluth

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G
Content Warning Elements:
Threat

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

Threat

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babes in Toyland.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babes in Toyland

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Babes in Toyland about?

With just days to go before presents are scheduled for Christmas delivery, Toyland is buzzing with activity. However, curmudgeonly creditor Barnaby Crookedman is hatching a devious scheme to destroy Toyland – meaning no presents for the world's children! Siblings Jack and Jill, alongside toy factory workers Tom and Mary, rush into action to stop the villain, receiving some assistance from the likes of Humpty Dumpty and even Santa Claus himself.

Who directed Babes in Toyland?

Babes in Toyland was directed by Toby Bluth, Charles Grosvenor, Paul Sabella.

Who stars in Babes in Toyland?

The principal cast of Babes in Toyland includes Charles Nelson Reilly, Raphael Sbarge, Cathy Cavadini, Joseph Ashton, Lacey Chabert.

When was Babes in Toyland released and how long is it?

Babes in Toyland was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Babes in Toyland?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Babes in Toyland was composed by Mark Watters.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Babes in Toyland?

Babes in Toyland holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).