Toy Story
A cowboy doll is profoundly jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy's bedroom. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo have to put aside their differences to return to him.
Directed by John Lasseter · Animation · Adventure · Comedy · 81 min · 1995
Trailer
Director
John Lasseter
Studio
N/A
Release
22 Nov 1995
Runtime
81 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Full Plot
A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that his life (as a toy) is good. However, he must worry about Andy's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy's birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy's mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $30.0M, Toy Story has grossed $962.3M worldwide — about 32.1x its budget.
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Toy Story is part of TMDb's "Toy Story Collection."
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Tom Hanks appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile.
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Here's a summary of the information about Toy Story:
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Written in one day: "You've Got a Friend in Me"
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Editors worked on the film until September 1995
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A scene featuring Sid torturing Buzz and Woody was removed due to audience discomfort
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Critical Assessment
Toy Story holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (1,163,069 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 96/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (1,163,069 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 96/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toy Story's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Toy Story holds a 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Toy Story's IMDb rating?+
Toy Story has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 1,163,069 votes.
What is Toy Story's Metacritic score?+
Toy Story has a Metascore of 96/100 on Metacritic.
Is Toy Story good? What are critics saying?+
Toy Story holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (1,163,069 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 96/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Toy Story?+
Toy Story has a runtime of 81 min.
Who directed Toy Story?+
Toy Story was directed by John Lasseter.
Where can I watch Toy Story?+
Toy Story is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie holds up well even years after its release and remains appealing to both children and adults alike. Reviewers praise its groundbreaking animation, great music, and teachable moments. The original box sets of toys have become valuable collectibles, with some owners making significant investments in their childhood collections.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
This movie came out when I was three. Now I'm twenty seven and the goddamn thing still holds up. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._
Gimly · 8/10Decided to revisit this after many years and still holds up so well. Great movie for both kids and adults with wonderful teachable moments. Just a groundbreaking animated movie all around. **4.5/5**
JPV852 · 9/10A stunning feature film entrance from Pixar! <em>'Toy Story'</em> is a true delight, from the first second to the last. The CGI animation is excellent. All the toys look brilliant, as does the world itself - I love the feel of it. The music is very good, Randy Newman does a nice…
r96sk · 10/10Every now and again when you watch antiques programmes on television and somebody turns up with a toy in it's original box - that turns out to be worth more than his car - I regret that I no longer possess any from my childhood. I do recall, however, being especially fickle - the…
CinemaSerf · 7/10Toy Story (1995)– A Groundbreaking Animated Classic That Still Shines When Toy Story was released in 1995, it wasn’t just another animated film—it was a revolution. As the first feature-length movie created entirely with CGI, Pixar’s debut film set a new standard for storytelling…
