The Toy (1982)
Overview
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 it is like to have and to be a friend.
Where to watch The Toy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Toy in 50 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 it is like to have and to be a friend. The Toy is a Comedy, Family movie, released on 1982-12-10, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The Toy worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Toy 5.9 out of 10 from 238 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Toy?
In the United States, The Toy streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Donner
Cast
- Richard Pryor as Jack Brown
- Jackie Gleason as Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
- Ned Beatty as Sydney Morehouse
- Scott Schwartz as Eric Bates
- Teresa Ganzel as Fancy Bates
- Wilfrid Hyde-White as Barkley
- Tony King as Clifford
- Annazette Chase as Angela
- Don Hood as O'Brien
- Karen Leslie-Lyttle as Fraulein
- Virginia Capers as Ruby Simpson
- Steve Kahan as State Trooper
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Sources
Details and the 5.9/10 rating from The Toy on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.