


The Toy at a glance
The Toy is a 1976 comedy and drama film, running 1h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: AL in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated AL in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1976-12-08
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 348 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhen 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.
Cast
14 names
Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
Michel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel CeccaldiThe family man
Charles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
Michel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Michel RobinThe butler
Michèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix MahieuxThe governess
Lyne ChardonnetMiss BlondQuestions about The Toy
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Toy in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Toy suitable for children?
The Toy is rated AL in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Toy 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…
How long is The Toy?
The Toy runs for 1h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Toy trailer?
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