The Toy

PGUnited States rating19821h 42mComedy, Family
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PG US
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A wealthy boy who feels lonely chooses a janitor to be his companion for a week of spring break. As the two spend time together, they learn how to be true friends and navigate the differences between their lives.

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What's in it

Scary
None
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a gentle narrative flow typical of older family dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA man falls into a bowl of chocolate fudge and a pie is thrown.
  • Approx.SomeA man chases another in a golf cart and crashes into a pool.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did the boy decide he wanted a friend instead of a regular toy?
  2. 2How did the way the two characters treated each other change as they spent more time together?
  3. 3What does it mean to be a true friend to someone?

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