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The Beanie Bubble

Film · 2023

Ty was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women turned his stuffed animals into a defining '90s trend. This behind-the-scenes look at history's biggest toy craze is a wild story about what—and who—is valued in this world.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Kristin Goredirector · writer
  2. Damian Kulashdirector · composer
  3. Jane Rizzoeditor
  4. Zach Galifianakisexecutive producer
  5. Steven Meizlercinematographer
  6. Nathan Barrcomposer
  7. David Rubincasting director
  8. Karen Lunderproducer
  9. Brian Grazerproducer
  10. Ron Howardproducer
  11. Molly Hughesproduction designer

On screen

  1. Zach Galifianakislead actor
  2. Geraldine Viswanathanlead actor
  3. Sarah Snooklead actor
  4. Elizabeth Bankslead actor
  5. Jeff Schinesupporting actor
  6. Madison Johnsonsupporting actor
  7. Carl Clemons-Hopkinssupporting actor
  8. Delaney Quinnsupporting actor
  9. Jason Burkeysupporting actor
  10. Kurt Yaegersupporting actor
  11. Tracey Bonnersupporting actor
  12. Braxton Jordanguest actor
  13. Holland Graceguest actor
  14. Jackson Seyfriedguest actor
  15. Kate Brownguest actor
  16. Ny'jal Mosleyguest actor
  17. Sean Jacksonguest actor
  18. Nils Onsagerguest actor
  19. Shaun Wuguest actor
  20. Toru Shimojiguest actor
  21. Samuel Salaryguest actor
  22. Tatyana Whiteguest actor
  23. Ajay Frieseguest actor
  24. Paul Kimguest actor
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Through the cast

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