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Babes in Toyland

1986Movie1 h 35 minG

Family
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A wondrous, hopeful family movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

11-year-old Lisa has no time for toys; she's too busy taking care of her siblings and cooking for her mother. During the Christmas Eve blizzard, Lisa travels to Toyland in Wizard of Oz-like fashion and arrives just in time for a wedding. Young Mary Contrary is about to marry mean, old Barnaby Barnacle, despite the fact that she loves Jack Be Nimble. Lisa tries to stop this terrible wedding and, together with her new friends, discovers that Barnaby wants to take over Toyland. Lisa, Mary, Jack, and Georgie Porgie ask the Toymaster for help, but he can't help them as long as Lisa doesn't truly believe in toys.

Feels like

  • Christmas Fantasy
  • Musical Adventure
  • Family Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Toyland Magic
  • Whimsical Storytelling
  • Classic Adaptation
  • Festive Fun

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Clive Donner
Written by
Paul Zindel
Produced by
Tony Ford, Neil T. Maffeo
Music by
Leslie Bricusse, Jack K. Tillar, Jon Johnson

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Facts

December 19, 1986 · 1 h 35 min · G

Released
December 19, 1986
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United States
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Brick Joke, Captain Obvious, Neutral Female +9

  • Brick Joke
  • Captain Obvious
  • Neutral Female
  • Malaproper
  • Reflexive Response
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • Calling the Old Woman Out
  • Villain Love Song
  • Big Guy, Little Guy
  • Frame-Up
  • Never My Fault

12 of 85 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Babes in Toyland?"

Questions about Babes in Toyland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Babes in Toyland?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Babes in Toyland streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Babes in Toyland worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Babes in Toyland okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Babes in Toyland?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Babes in Toyland?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Babes in Toyland use?

Brick JokeCaptain ObviousNeutral FemaleMalaproperReflexive ResponseAdaptation Name ChangeHave a Gay Old TimeCalling the Old Woman OutVillain Love SongBig Guy, Little GuyFrame-UpNever My Faultand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 tropes for it, including Brick Joke, Captain Obvious, and Neutral Female.