The Christmas Toy 1986
“The toys are stirring, as the magic of Christmas approaches!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Director
- Eric Till
- Networks
- The Jim Henson Company, Henson Associates
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel
What is The Christmas Toy?
The Christmas Toy is a television film released in the United States on December 6, 1986. Directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, the fantasy and family film features Jim Henson's Muppets and has a runtime of fifty minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 6, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- The Jim Henson Company, Henson Associates
- Genres
- Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 45 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- The Jim Henson Company, Henson Associates
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The Christmas Toy is a television film released in the United States on December 6, 1986. Directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, the fantasy and family film features Jim Henson's Muppets and has a runtime of fifty minutes. The story is set on Christmas Eve, a time when the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. An old and wise bear named Balthazar explains to the other toys that they must welcome the newcomers, even though each of them may be replaced as one of the children's new favorite toys. The cast includes characters such as Rugby the Tiger, who remembers being last year's Christmas toy and thinks that he will be unwrapped again this year.
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“A gripping exploration of family and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Christmas Toy worth watching?
The Christmas Toy holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Christmas Toy and when was it released?
The Christmas Toy is a feature film with a runtime of 50 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Christmas Toy?
The Christmas Toy was directed by Eric Till.
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