Toy Story (1995)

Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story poster
Official poster, via TMDB.

Toy Story (1995)

1995 • TMDB 8.0 • 1h 21m • Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure

Overview

In Andy’s bedroom, life runs on one rule: the toys come alive when no one is watching, and pull-string cowboy Woody is their confident leader. That order collapses the day Andy’s birthday brings Buzz Lightyear, a shiny space-ranger action figure who genuinely believes he can fly and that his laser is real. Convinced his place as Andy’s favorite is slipping away, Woody’s jealousy sets off a chain of accidents that strands both toys far from home. From the claw machine at Pizza Planet to the backyard of Sid, the toy-torturing kid next door, the former rivals must rely on each other to survive. What follows is a warm, funny adventure about loyalty, identity, and growing up — a story that asks what it means to be loved and, eventually, outgrown. As the first fully computer-animated feature film, Toy Story changed animation forever, yet its heart has never dated: a tale of friendship that still plays beautifully for children and the adults who grew up with it.

Director & Cast

  • Director: John Lasseter
  • Tom Hanks as Woody (voice)
  • Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
  • Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (voice)
  • Jim Varney as Slinky Dog (voice)
  • Wallace Shawn as Rex (voice)
  • John Ratzenberger as Hamm (voice)
  • Annie Potts as Bo Peep (voice)
  • John Morris as Andy (voice)
  • Erik von Detten as Sid (voice)

Why Watch Toy Story?

Toy Story remains essential because it invented the modern animated blockbuster without losing the small, human story at its core. Every joke lands, every character earns its place, and the finale — a rocket, a moving van, and two toys learning to trust each other — still delivers a genuine rush. It is the rare film that works as a child’s favorite and as a piece of film history.

Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube: Toy Story | Original Trailer | Disney+

Where to Watch

In the US, Toy Story streams on Disney+ in 4K, and it is available to rent from $3.99 in 4K or buy from $19.99 in 4K. Check current availability on JustWatch US.

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Poster: TMDB. Rating and runtime verified on TMDB. Streaming status checked on JustWatch US, October 29, 2026.

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