Toys (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1992, Toys is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 118 minutes. “Laughter is a state of mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle, Leland, a war-mongering general who rules the operation with an iron fist and builds weapons disguised as toys.

Who’s in it. Toys stars Robin Williams as Leslie Zevo, Michael Gambon as Lt. General Leland Zevo, Joan Cusack as Alsatia Zevo and Robin Wright as Gwen Tyler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Toys has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $23.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toys page.

If you liked it. Fans of Toys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Toys (1992)?
In US, Toys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Toys worth watching?
Toys holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Toys?
Toys stars Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, Joan Cusack, Robin Wright and Jack Warden.
When was Toys released?
Toys was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.