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Toy Story 2

AnimationComedyFamily
3+G7.7 / 10
1999·1h 32m·John Lasseter·Pixar· Script read & verified

Toy Story 2 follows Woody the cowboy toy as he's stolen by a toy collector and discovers his origins as a valuable collectible from a...

Fine for kids to watch alone

Heads Up for Parents

Contains themes about toys eventually being outgrown that might prompt questions from children about their own toys


What's In It

Violence
Very Mild
Language
None
Scary
Very Mild
Romance
Very Mild
Substances
None
Stimulation
Very Mild

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
Traditional family values

The entire emotional core revolves around Woody choosing his toy family over museum fame, with Andy's love and the bonds between toys driving every major plot decision. Loyalty, sacrifice, and belonging to family are the central themes throughout.


Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Explores loyalty and the meaning of purpose through Woody's choice between museum fame and being loved by a child
  • Shows the value of friendship through the toys' determination to rescue Woody

Cast:Tom HanksTim AllenJoan CusackKelsey GrammerDon Rickles