The Toy (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Toy is a 1982 comedy directed by Richard Donner, starring Richard Pryor, Annazette Chase and Jackie Gleason. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $47.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 16 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Toy About?
The premise of The Toy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a family road trip, a group of strangers finds themselves stranded in a desolate desert after a devastating accident. Forced to rely on each other within the confines of their RV, they grapple with rising temperatures and mounting tensions. As they journey, long-hidden secrets emerge, threatening to unravel their relationships and test their ability to survive the harsh isolation and find their way back to safety.
The Toy Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- spoiled brat
- remake of french film
- fired from a job
- wealth
- remake of european film
- american remake of european film
- american remake of french film
- foreign language adaptation
- morality
- american remake
- slimehouse
- woman wears a tie
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- toy
- department store
- trophy wife
- toy department
- swimming pool
- slavery
- playroom
- nanny
- military school
- mansion
- ku klux klan
- seeking a job
- garden party
- bicycle
- bathtub
- senator
- newspaper
- rich kid
- remake
- millionaire
The Toy Cast
Richard Pryor leads the cast, with Annazette Chase and Jackie Gleason. Directed by Richard Donner; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Donner
Also Starring in The Toy
· 6 moreMore from Richard Donner
More films directed by Richard Donner, best-rated first: Superman II, Superman, Lethal Weapon 2 and Lethal Weapon.
The Toy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Toy 16 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 16 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 58% User score
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The Toy Plot Summary
What happens in The Toy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Brown, played by Richard Pryor, is a struggling newspaper reporter caught in the grips of financial ruin in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With his wife, Angela, portrayed by Annazette Chase, unable to meet their mortgage payments, the threat of losing their home looms large. After countless failed attempts to land a job at the local paper, The Bugle, Jack’s desperation leads him to accept a demeaning position as a “cleaning lady” for the formidable U.S. Bates, a character brought to life by the legendary Jackie Gleason. Jack experiences utter humiliation during his first day when he fumbles serving food at a luncheon, after which he is promptly fired. However, fortune smiles upon him as he manages to secure a part-time gig as a janitor in one of Bates’ department stores.
Full summary
The whole story of The Toy, scene by scene
The Toy Box Office
The Toy grossed $47.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$47.1M
- US & Canada
- $47.1M
The Toy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Toy.
How Well Do You Know The Toy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Jack Brown's profession at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Toy
23 cars on screen, including the 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V and the Harley-Davidson.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Main role -
Harley-Davidson Important role -
1969 Volkswagen Campmobile T2 Typ 2 Important role -
Yamaha PW 80 Important role
The Toy Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “'n Knotsgek Kado” and “Giocattolo a ore”.
- Also known as
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- 'n Knotsgek Kado
- Giocattolo a ore
- Der Spielgefährte
- Su juguete preferido
- A kis terrorista és a játékszer
- Querido Fantoche
- Игрушка
- הצעצוע
- Le Joujou
- Іграшка
- O Brinquedo
- Oyuncak Adam
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- Zabawka
- Hračka
- Mi juguete preferido
- 토이
- 超级玩具
Seen The Toy?
Movies Like The Toy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Toys, Toys in the Attic and The Forgotten Toys.
The Toy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Toy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Toy?
The Toy runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Toy released?
The Toy was released on December 10, 1982.
Who directed The Toy?
The Toy was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of The Toy?
The Toy stars Richard Pryor, Annazette Chase and Jackie Gleason, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Toy make at the box office?
The Toy grossed $47.1 million worldwide.
How is The Toy rated?
The Toy has 16 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does The Toy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Toy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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