The Toy (1976) movie poster

The Toy (1976)

Le Jouet
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👍 82%audience score Estimated from TMDB user ratings and critic scores, calibrated to Google's former audience score. Google stopped publishing it in 2026.
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Director
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (343 votes)

Cast

Pierre Richard as François Perrin, journalist · 78% avg
Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques François as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper · 80% avg
Daniel Ceccaldi as The family man · 81% avg
Charles Gérard as The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store · 76% avg
Gérard Jugnot as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands · 76% avg

Is The Toy good?

Most people think so. 82% audience score, estimated from 343 TMDB ratings.

Overview

When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men. Wikipedia ↗

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