Toys Are Not for Children (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Toys Are Not for Children is a drama film directed by Stanley H. Brassloff, running about 85 minutes. “The Shock Sets In!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emotionally stunted child-like woman Jamie Godard not only suffers from an unhealthy fixation on her long absent father, but also has an obsession with all the toys he gave her as a little girl. After getting a job at a toy store, Jamie decides to marry co-worker Charlie Belmond. When the marriage doesn't work out, Jamie runs away to New York City and becomes a prostitute who specializes in servicing perverted old men who want to play daddy with her.
Who’s in it. Toys Are Not for Children stars Marcia Forbes as Jamie Godard, Harlan Cary Poe as Charlie Belmond, Evelyn Kingsley as Pearl Valdi and Tiberia Mitri as Jamie as a Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Toys Are Not for Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and ARROW 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 Toys Are Not for Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toys Are Not for Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toys Are Not for Children (1972)?
- In US, Toys Are Not for Children is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and ARROW, 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 Toys Are Not for Children worth watching?
- Toys Are Not for Children holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toys Are Not for Children?
- Toys Are Not for Children stars Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, Evelyn Kingsley, Tiberia Mitri and Luis Sosa Arroyo.
- When was Toys Are Not for Children released?
- Toys Are Not for Children was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.