Toy Story 4 (2019)
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Woody and his fellow toys embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship when they encounter a new toy and a long-lost friend.
The story
After being gifted to a new owner, Bonnie, Woody and the other toys must adapt to their new life. When Bonnie creates a new toy named Forky from a spork, Woody finds himself trying to manage Forky's existential crisis. During a family road trip, Forky escapes the RV, leading Woody to chase him. Along the way, Woody is reunited with Bo Peep, a toy who became a 'lost toy' years ago. As the toys navigate the dangers of a carnival and an antique store, Woody must navigate his feelings of being overlooked and decide what it truly means to be a toy and where his loyalties lie.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Nine years ago, Woody and Bo Peep were separated when Bo became a 'lost toy.' In the present, Woody is in Bonnie's room, where he tries to help the new toy Forky understand his identity. During a road trip, Forky jumps out of the RV, and Woody follows him into a park and then into an antique store. There, they encounter Gabby Gabby, who wants Woody's voice box. Woody eventually finds Bo Peep and her friends, who are living freely as lost toys. Buzz Lightyear, who got lost in a carnival, joins the group. After a series of adventures involving Duke Caboom and the threat of a store owner's cat, Woody faces a choice. He eventually sacrifices his voice box to help Gabby Gabby and decides to stay with Bo Peep as a 'lost toy,' choosing a life of freedom over his previous role. The other toys return to Bonnie, while Woody and Bo remain together in the wild.
- First release year
- 2019
- Runtime (minutes)
- 100
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Josh Cooley
- Writers
- Andrew Stanton · screenplay; Stephany Folsom · screenplay; John Lasseter · story; Andrew Stanton · story; Josh Cooley · story; Valerie LaPointe · story; Rashida Jones · story; Will McCormack · story; Martin Hynes · story; Stephany Folsom · story
- Cast and characters
- Tom Hanks · Woody; Tim Allen · Buzz Lightyear; Annie Potts · Bo Peep; Tony Hale · Forky; Keegan-Michael Key · Ducky; Madeleine McGraw · Bonnie; Christina Hendricks · Gabby Gabby; Jordan Peele · Bunny; Keanu Reeves · Duke Caboom; Ally Maki · Giggle McDimples; Joan Cusack · Jessie
- Genres
- animated; comedy; drama
- Themes
- identity; loyalty; freedom; belonging
- Tone and mood
- heartwarming; humorous; emotional
- Premise and plot tags
- animated; adventure; comedy; sequel
- Franchise connections
- Toy Story
- Reception
- The film received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised its story, humor, emotional depth, musical score, animation, and vocal performances.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 96% · scale: percentage · review count: 461; CinemaScore · score: A · scale: A+ to F
- Production trivia
- The film was the highest-grossing film in the franchise.; The film was the highest-grossing G-rated film of all-time domestically.; The film was the highest-grossing G movie worldwide in history.
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