Toys in the Attic (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, Toys in the Attic is a drama film directed by George Roy Hill, running about 90 minutes. “Toys in the Attic Plays With Fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julian Berniers returns from Illinois with his young bride Lily Prine to the family in New Orleans. His spinster sisters Carrie and Anna welcome the couple, who arrive with expensive gifts. The sisters hope Julian will help with their expenses, and he tells them that while his profitable factory went out of business, he did manage to save money. It turns out that Julian pulled off a real estate scam and took off with the money. Carrie is obsessed with her brother. Her jealousy of Lily pushes her to discover the shady land deal for herself and she does everything she can to wreck their marriage.
Who’s in it. Toys in the Attic stars Dean Martin as Julian Berniers, Geraldine Page as Carrie Berniers, Yvette Mimieux as Lily Prine Berniers and Wendy Hiller as Anna Berniers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Toys in the Attic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toys in the Attic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toys in the Attic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toys in the Attic (1963)?
- In US, Toys in the Attic is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Toys in the Attic worth watching?
- Toys in the Attic holds an audience score of 6.3 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 in the Attic?
- Toys in the Attic stars Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Yvette Mimieux, Wendy Hiller and Gene Tierney.
- When was Toys in the Attic released?
- Toys in the Attic was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.