The Toy (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1976, The Toy is a comedy and drama film directed by Francis Veber, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
Who’s in it. The Toy stars Pierre Richard as François Perrin, journalist, Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman, Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre and Jacques François as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Toy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Toy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Toy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Toy (1976)?
- In US, The Toy is available to 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 The Toy worth watching?
- The Toy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Toy?
- The Toy stars Pierre Richard, Michel Bouquet, Fabrice Greco, Jacques François and Daniel Ceccaldi.