The Toy
1982, English. Directed by Richard Donner.
When Jackie Gleason told his son he could have any present he wanted, he picked the most outrageous gift of all...Richard Pryor.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Toy
The Toy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard DonnerDirector
- 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 Trooper
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carol Sobieski
- Budget
- $28M
- Box office
- $47M
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What The Toy is based on
The Toy is based on The Toy, a 1976 film.
Film · 1976
The Toy
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The Toy: quick answers
Is The Toy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 238 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Toy?
The Toy runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Toy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Toy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Toy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Toy is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Toy on?
The Toy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Toy?
If you liked The Toy, try Little Big League, Thunderstruck, Candy Cane Lane.
Who directed The Toy?
The Toy (1982) was directed by Richard Donner and stars Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty.
What is The Toy based on?
The Toy is based on The Toy, a 1976 film.