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8.0 / 10(20,640 votes)IMDbG19951h 21m$401.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Toy Story

“Hang on for the comedy that goes to infinity and beyond!”

Synopsis

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hollywood, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 21, 2023

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

November 12, 2019

VOD & Digital Platforms

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (13.37x ROI)

Production Budget

$30M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$401.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

13.37x

+$371.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $30MWorldwide: $401.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Lasseter
Screenplay & Story
Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Original Score
Randy Newman
Original Title
Toy Story
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Budget
$30M
Worldwide Gross
$401.2M
Production Studios
Pixar

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Lasseter

Screenplay & Story

Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow, Joe Ranft, Robert Lence, Pete Docter, John Lasseter

Original Score & Music

Randy Newman

Film Editing

Lee Unkrich, Robert Gordon

Producers

Bonnie Arnold, Edwin Catmull, Ralph Guggenheim, Steve Jobs

Department Leadership Roster

John Lasseter

John Lasseter

Director

Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

Screenplay

Andrew Stanton

Andrew Stanton

Screenplay

Joel Cohen

Joel Cohen

Screenplay

Alec Sokolow

Alec Sokolow

Screenplay

Bonnie Arnold

Bonnie Arnold

Producer

Ralph Guggenheim

Ralph Guggenheim

Producer

Lee Unkrich

Lee Unkrich

Editor

Thomas Porter

Visual Effects Supervisor

Robert Gordon

Editor

Randy Newman

Randy Newman

Original Music Composer

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Original TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-08

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: G

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

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G
CanadaG
Germany (FSK)0
France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)G

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toy Story

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

What is Toy Story about?

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

Who directed Toy Story?

Toy Story was directed by John Lasseter.

Who stars in Toy Story?

The principal cast of Toy Story includes Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn.

When was Toy Story released and how long is it?

Toy Story was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

What was the box office and production budget of Toy Story?

Toy Story had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $401.2M at the worldwide box office (13.37 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Toy Story?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Toy Story was composed by Randy Newman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Toy Story?

Toy Story holds official age classifications: AU: G; CA: G; DE: 0; FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).