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Toy Story
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Directed by John Lasseter. With Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLed 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Toy Story.
MoviHero lists November 22, 1995 as the release date for Toy Story. John Lasseter is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody (voice), Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice), Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (voice), Jim Varney as Slinky Dog (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 22, 1995
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 21m
DirectorJohn Lasseter
CastTom Hanks as Woody (voice), Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice), Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (voice), Jim Varney as Slinky Dog (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Toy Story right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Toy Story runs 1h 21m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 20,779 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This movie came out when I was three.”
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“Every now and again when you watch antiques programmes on television and somebody turns up with a toy in it's original box - that turns…”
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“Decided to revisit this after many years and still holds up so well.”
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“A stunning feature film entrance from Pixar! 'Toy Story' is a true delight, from the first second to the last. The CGI animation is excellent…”
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“Toy 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…”
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“To infinity and beyond!”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceBuzz LightyearBuzz Lightyear runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 5 with Tim Allen carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide voiceWoodyWoody runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 5 with Tom Hanks carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide voiceMr. Potato HeadMr. Potato Head runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 3 with Don Rickles carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceHammHamm runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 3 with John Ratzenberger carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceBo PeepBo Peep runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 4 with Annie Potts carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceRexRex runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 3 with Wallace Shawn carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceSlinky DogSlinky Dog runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 2 with Jim Varney carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceAndyAndy runs from Toy Story to Toy Story 2 with John Morris carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceSergeantSergeant appears in Toy Story (1995).Open character guide voiceSidSid appears in Toy Story (1995).Open character guide voiceHannahHannah appears in Toy Story (1995).Open character guide
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