Toy Story
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Toy Story is a 1995 animated film directed by John Lasseter, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
In a world where toys are sentient but pretend to be lifeless around humans, a group of toys, led by Sheriff Woody, are preparing to move to a new house with their young owner, Andy Davis, and his family. During the party for Andy's sixth birthday, the toys—including Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex, Hamm, and Bo Peep—become concerned that Andy might receive a new toy that will replace them. Andy receives a Buzz Lightyear action figure, who believes he is an actual Space Ranger and does not know he is a toy. Buzz impresses the others with his electronic features and becomes Andy's new favorite toy, provoking Woody's jealousy.
Production
Written by Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen, the film was produced by Pixar. Randy Newman composed the score. The film runs 81 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $30,000,000, Toy Story grossed $401,157,969 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Toy Story is part of the Toy Story Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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