The Phantom Tollbooth
1970, English. Directed by Dave Monahan & Abe Levitow & Chuck Jones.
It's an Alphabeautiful Mathemagical New Musical Movie!
A young boy named Milo unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth and, out of boredom, drives through it and enters a fantastical, animated kingdom in turmoil following the loss of its princesses, Rhyme and Reason.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Free
YouTube Free
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On DemandAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Dave MonahanDirector
- Abe LevitowDirector
- Chuck JonesDirector
- Butch PatrickMilo
- Mel BlancOfficer Short Shrift / Dodecahedron / Demon of Insincerity (voice)
- Daws ButlerWhether Man / Senses Taker / Terrible Trivium / Gelatinous Giant (voice)
- Candy CandidoAwful DYNN (voice)
- Hans ConriedKing Azaz / The MathemaGician (voice)
- June ForayRalph / Faintly Macabre / Princess of Pure Reason (voice)
- Patti GilbertPrincess of Sweet Rhyme (voice)
- Shepard MenkenSpelling Bee / Chroma (voice)
- Cliff Nortonakofonous A. Dischord / Tollbooth Speaker (voice)
- Larry ThorTock the Watchdog (voice)
- Les TremayneHumbug (voice)
- Michael EarlRalph (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 November 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chuck Jones, Sam Rosen
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Phantom Tollbooth is based on
The Phantom Tollbooth is based on The Phantom Tollbooth, a 1961 children's book by Norton Juster.
Children's book · 1961
The Phantom Tollbooth
By Norton Juster
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Phantom Tollbooth
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness
2022 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Wonder Park
2019 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Star
2017 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Spellbound
2024 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Willoughbys
2020 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Trolls
2016 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
In Your Dreams
2025 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Father's Dragon
2022 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
2020 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
That Christmas
2024 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Phantom Tollbooth: quick answers
Is The Phantom Tollbooth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Phantom Tollbooth runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Phantom Tollbooth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Phantom Tollbooth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Phantom Tollbooth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Phantom Tollbooth is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Phantom Tollbooth on?
The Phantom Tollbooth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phantom Tollbooth?
If you liked The Phantom Tollbooth, try Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Wonder Park, The Star.
Who directed The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) was directed by Dave Monahan and Abe Levitow and Chuck Jones and stars Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler.
What is The Phantom Tollbooth based on?
The Phantom Tollbooth is based on The Phantom Tollbooth, a 1961 children's book by Norton Juster.