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Babes in Toyland

Seen it?

1961 | 106 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Music

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Mary Poppins or Amadeus, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1961: an older pace and style.

All roads lead to magical, merry Toyland as Mary Contrary and Tom Piper prepare for their wedding! But villainous Barnaby wants Mary for himself, so he kidnaps Tom, setting off a series of comic chases, searches, and double-crosses! The "March Of The Wooden Soldiers" helps put Barnaby in his place, and ensures a "happily ever after" for Tom and Mary!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    36% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 101K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Austen Jewell, Jack Donohue

  • Ray BolgerBarnaby
  • Tommy SandsTom Piper
  • Annette FunicelloMary Contrary
  • Ed WynnToymaker
  • Tommy KirkGrumio
  • Kevin CorcoranBoy Blue
  • Henry CalvinGonzorgo
  • Gene SheldonRoderigo
  • Mary McCartyMother Goose
  • Ann JillianBo Peep