A Story (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, A Story is an adventure and animation film directed by Andrew Stanton, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy named Melvin and a purple television dinosaur named Ted have happy adventures that lead them into the clutches of Randy the Killer Clown and his Goon Squad.
Who’s in it. A Story stars Ethan Kanfer as The Narrator / The Goon Squad (voice) (as Nate Kamfer), Sue C. Nichols as Melvin (voice) (as Sue Nichols), Jeff Pidgeon as Ted / The Goon Squad (voice) and Andrew Stanton as Randy / The Goon Squad (voice) (as Andy), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, A Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Story (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Story worth watching?
- A Story holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Story?
- A Story stars Ethan Kanfer, Sue C. Nichols, Jeff Pidgeon, Andrew Stanton and Broose Johnson.
- When was A Story released?
- A Story was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.