Quincy's Quest (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, Quincy's Quest is a comedy, fantasy, family and tv movie film directed by Robert Reed, running about 80 minutes. “It's the night before Christmas, and all toy store rejects are due to be tossed into the furnace.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's the night before Christmas, and all the toy store rejects are due to be tossed into the furnace. This includes Quincy, a most lifelike doll. In a last ditch effort to save himself and his "unwanted" chums from incineration, he goes on a long and perilous journey in search of the only one who can save them: Santa Claus.
Who’s in it. Quincy's Quest stars Tommy Steele as Quincy, Mel Martin as Rebecca, Roy Kinnear as Top and Charles Morgan as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Quincy's Quest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quincy's Quest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quincy's Quest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quincy's Quest (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quincy's Quest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Quincy's Quest worth watching?
- Quincy's Quest holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quincy's Quest?
- Quincy's Quest stars Tommy Steele, Mel Martin, Roy Kinnear, Charles Morgan and Fred Schiller.
- When was Quincy's Quest released?
- Quincy's Quest was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.