Toy Story
Bright, bouncy and endlessly rewatchable, it pairs slapstick chases with a surprisingly tender look at jealousy and friendship.
Same creator: John Lasseter · Warm, light, brisk · about friendship and identity · animated
Toy Story 2
A warm, funny adventure that balances big laughs with surprisingly tender moments about growing up and being loved.
About 1999 animated film
Genres fantasy, comedy, buddy, flashback
Directed by John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich, Ash Brannon
Written by Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin, Chris Webb
Music Randy Newman
Runtime 92 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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