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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.”
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The Toy at a glance
The Toy is a 1982 comedy and family film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1982-12-10
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 239 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmOn 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.
Cast
14 names
Richard PryorJack Brown
Jackie GleasonUlysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
Ned BeattySydney Morehouse
Scott SchwartzEric Bates
Teresa GanzelFancy Bates
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteBarkley
Tony KingClifford
Annazette ChaseAngela
Don HoodO'Brien
Karen Leslie-LyttleFraulein
Virginia CapersRuby Simpson
Steve KahanState TrooperB.J. HopperGeffran
Ray SpruellSenator Newcomb
Questions about The Toy
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Toy in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Toy is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Toy suitable for children?
The Toy is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Toy about?
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…
How long is The Toy?
The Toy runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Toy trailer?
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