VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
Seen it?1996 | 33 min | Family, Animation
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Klaus or Mickey's Christmas Carol, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Appearing in his own TV commercials, unscrupulous toy maker, Wally P. Nezzer has convinced all of Dinkletown that "Christmas is when you get stuff!" With the town's children begging for more toys, it's sure to be the worst Christmas ever -- until one brave little Buzz-Saw Louie doll decides to take matters into his own hands! The Toy That Saved Christmas reminds children of all ages that "Christmas isn't about getting; it's about giving.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, Chris Olsen
- Dan AndersonDad Asparagus (voice)
- Lesly BenodinLil' Pea (voice)
- Kristin BlegenLaura Carrot (voice)
- Ken CavanaghBuzz-Saw Louie (voice)
- Bridget MillerLenny Carrot (voice)
- Mike NawrockiLarry the Cucumber / IRS Agent (The Peach) (voice)
- Lisa VischerJunior Asparagus (voice)
- Phil VischerBob the Tomato / Mr. Nezzer / Mr. Lunt / Grandpa George / Percy Pea / Bank Robber (Scallion #1) / Viking (Pa Grape) (voice)
- Shelby MorimotoAnnie Onion (voice)