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The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

Film · 1996

The documentary short of Toy Story of why and how the feature length blockbuster sleeper movie became a success and helps to boost Pixar's popularity of making one of the few animation movie production companies in the world today, especially in North America.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Phil Savenickwriter · executive producer
  2. Bruce Baileyeditor · producer
  3. Robert P. Schneidereditor
  4. David Collinsproducer
  5. Michael Pellerinproducer

On screen

  1. Tim Allenlead actor
  2. Corey Burtonlead actor
  3. John Lasseterlead actor
  4. Tom Hankslead actor
  5. Jim Varneysupporting actor
  6. Annie Pottssupporting actor
  7. Pete Doctersupporting actor
  8. Randy Newmansupporting actor
  9. Don Ricklessupporting actor
  10. Laurie Metcalfsupporting actor
  11. John Ratzenbergersupporting actor
  12. Wallace Shawnguest actor
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Through the cast

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  1. Partysaurus RexJohn LasseterTim Allen2012 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  2. Toy Story of Terror!John LasseterTim Allen2013 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  3. Toy Story 3John LasseterTim Allen2010 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  4. Small FryJohn LasseterTim Allen2011 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  5. Hawaiian VacationJohn LasseterTim Allen2011 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  6. The Making of Toy StoryJohn LasseterAnnie Potts1995 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  7. Toy Story That Time ForgotJohn LasseterTim Allen2014 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  8. Mike's New CarPete DocterJohn Lasseter2002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondTim AllenJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmStrong· 10 shared
  10. Luxo Jr.John Lasseter1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Dug's Special MissionJohn LasseterPete Docter2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. Party CentralJohn LasseterPete Docter2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. LouJohn LasseterPete Docter2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Toy Story 5Tim AllenPete Docter2026 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  15. Time Travel MaterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Riley's First Date?John LasseterPete Docter2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. UpPete DocterJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. That Thing You Do!Tom Hanks1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. WALL·EJohn LasseterPete Docter2008 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. A Bug's LifeJohn LasseterRandy Newman1998 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  21. Monsters, Inc.Pete DocterJohn Lasseter2001 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  22. Last Man StandingTim Allen2011 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  23. BaoJohn LasseterPete Docter2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. Larry CrowneTom Hanks2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Crazy on the OutsideTim Allen2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. How to Hook Up Your Home TheaterJohn LasseterCorey Burton2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. Mater and the GhostlightJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Inside OutPete DocterJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  29. Monsters UniversityJohn LasseterPete Docter2013 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  30. Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a PrincessJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. PlanesJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. Tokyo MaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. CarsJohn LasseterRandy Newman2006 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  34. Tick Tock TaleJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. From the Earth to the MoonTom Hanks1998 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  36. Nos Bastidores de HollywoodTom Hanks2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Partly CloudyJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Heavy Metal MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Moon MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Mater Private EyeJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Monster Truck MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Unidentified Flying MaterJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Cars 2John Lasseter2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. BraveJohn LasseterPete Docter2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  45. La lunaJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the MoonTom Hanks2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. Lamp LifePete DocterAnnie Potts2020 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  48. Air MaterJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. Dug DaysPete Docter2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  50. The Radiator Springs 500½John Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  51. Inner WorkingsJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. Day & NightJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. For the BirdsJohn Lasseter2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  54. Mater the GreaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  55. El MaterdorJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. Geri's GameJohn Lasseter1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. BlushJohn Lasseter2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. Rescue Squad MaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. Planes: Fire & RescueJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  60. The Princess and the FrogJohn LasseterRandy Newman2009 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  61. One Man BandJohn Lasseter2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Carrie Underwood: ReflectionTom Hanks2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel CollectionJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. Your Friend the RatJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  65. The Legend of Mor'duJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Cars Toon Mater's Tall TalesJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. Tinker Bell and the Pirate FairyJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. Sanjay's Super TeamJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. LiftedJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of SpiesTom Hanks2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Super RhinoJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. Boundin'John Lasseter2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. The Blue UmbrellaJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. RedbeltTim Allen2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. 'Tis the Season: The Holidays on ScreenTom Hanks2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. BURN·EJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. PiperJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. Gone FishingJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. Tinker Bell and the Lost TreasureJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. The Santa ClausesTim Allen2022 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  81. The Making of TRONJohn Lasseter2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. ChimpanzeeTim Allen2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. BuggedJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. The Ballad of NessieJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. PapermanJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. Frozen FeverJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Tangled Ever AfterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Fog City MavericksJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  89. The Making of 'The Incredibles'John Lasseter2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. Exploring the ReefJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  91. LavaJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. The Six Wives of Henry LefayTim Allen2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. IthacaTom Hanks2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. Jack-Jack AttackJohn Lasseter2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. FeastJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. The Bloody HundredthTom Hanks2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Pixie Hollow GamesJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. Tinker BellJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. Christmas with the KranksTim Allen2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Galaxy QuestTim Allen1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. BoltJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Get a Horse!John Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. Cars 3John LasseterRandy Newman2017 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  104. PrestoJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. The IncrediblesJohn Lasseter2004 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  106. WondLaJohn Lasseter2024 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  107. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsTim Allen2000 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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    Into the Breach: Saving Private RyanTom Hanks1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Who Killed the Electric Car?Tom Hanks2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to LightyearPete Docter2022 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  111. Chip 'n' Dale Rescue RangersCorey Burton1989 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
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    Tom Hanks: A League of His OwnTom Hanks2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. Timon and PumbaaCorey Burton1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  114. Making 'Nemo'John Lasseter2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeastJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. My Life in RuinsTom Hanks2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Game ChangeTom Hanks2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  118. Incredibles 3Pete Docter2028 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  119. The Good DinosaurJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  120. Olaf's Frozen AdventureJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  121. Ralph Breaks the InternetJohn Lasseter2018 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  122. ¡Three Amigos!Randy Newman1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  123. Finding DoryJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  124. Big TroubleTim Allen2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  125. The Polar ExpressTom Hanks2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  126. Joe SomebodyTim Allen2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  127. The Inspiration for 'Cars'John Lasseter2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  128. Meet the RobinsonsJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  129. GreyhoundTom Hanks2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  130. Secret of the WingsJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  131. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape ClauseTim Allen2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. Cars on the RoadPete Docter2022 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  133. Wild HogsTim Allen2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. JLA Adventures: Trapped in TimeCorey Burton2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  135. Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films CollectionJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. The Green MileTom Hanks1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  137. Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!Corey Burton2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  138. FrozenJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  139. Lasseter-san, Thank YouJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. A Timeless CallTom Hanks2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  141. We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy CompanyTom Hanks2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy RescueJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. Finding NemoJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  144. Cast AwayTom Hanks2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. TangledJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Walking the MileTom Hanks2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. For Richer or PoorerTim Allen1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. ZoomTim Allen2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. NiceJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. The Great Buck HowardTom Hanks2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. The Shaggy DogTim Allen2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret SantaJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. Carl's DatePete Docter2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. The Santa ClauseTim Allen1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. Big Hero 6John Lasseter2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. Shooting WarTom Hanks2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. Band of BrothersTom Hanks2001 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  158. Olive KitteridgeTom Hanks2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  159. Earth to AmericaTom Hanks2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. Prep & LandingJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. Spielberg on SpielbergTom Hanks2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  162. Wreck-It RalphJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  163. El Camino ChristmasTim Allen2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  164. Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?John Ratzenberger2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  165. CocoJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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    Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green MileTom Hanks2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  167. MoanaJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  168. The 'BurbsTom Hanks1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  169. Watchmen: Chapter ICorey Burton2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  170. Saving Private RyanTom Hanks1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  171. Winnie the PoohJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  172. Evan AlmightyTom Hanks2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. PunchlineTom Hanks1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. Charlie Wilson's WarTom Hanks2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  175. The Money PitTom Hanks1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  176. 22 vs. EarthPete Docter2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  177. OnwardPete Docter2020 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  178. Cinderella II: Dreams Come TrueCorey Burton2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  179. Jungle 2 JungleTim Allen1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  180. HerculesCorey Burton1998 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  181. Mamma Mia!Tom Hanks2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  182. Forrest GumpTom Hanks1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  183. Joe Versus the VolcanoTom Hanks1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. SoulPete Docter2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  185. The PacificTom Hanks2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  186. The Santa Clause 2Tim Allen2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  187. Home ImprovementTim Allen1991 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  188. John AdamsTom Hanks2008 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  189. BigTom Hanks1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. QuincyTom Hanks2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  191. PhiladelphiaTom Hanks1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  192. The TransformersCorey Burton1984 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  193. Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your DreamsCorey Burton2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  194. Nothing in CommonTom Hanks1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  195. Road to PerditionTom Hanks2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Toy Story 21999 · FilmStrong· 12 shared
  2. Toy Story 42019 · FilmStrong· 10 shared
  3. The Pixar Story2007 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
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From the people who made The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

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  1. NBC 75th Anniversary Special2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Toy Story1995 · FilmStrong· 11 shared