Babes in Toyland (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1961, Babes in Toyland is a comedy, fantasy, family and music film directed by Jack Donohue, running about 106 minutes. “The happiest, most delightful musical comedy of your lifetime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All roads lead to magical, merry Toyland as Mary Contrary and Tom Piper prepare for their wedding! But villainous Barnaby wants Mary for himself, so he kidnaps Tom, setting off a series of comic chases, searches, and double-crosses! The "March Of The Wooden Soldiers" helps put Barnaby in his place, and ensures a "happily ever after" for Tom and Mary!
Who’s in it. Babes in Toyland stars Ray Bolger as Barnaby, Annette Funicello as Mary Contrary, Tommy Sands as Tom Piper and Ed Wynn as Toymaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Babes in Toyland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babes in Toyland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babes in Toyland tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babes in Toyland (1961)?
- In US, Babes in Toyland is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babes in Toyland worth watching?
- Babes in Toyland holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babes in Toyland?
- Babes in Toyland stars Ray Bolger, Annette Funicello, Tommy Sands, Ed Wynn and Tommy Kirk.
- When was Babes in Toyland released?
- Babes in Toyland was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.