Toy Story 2
Movie, 1999, Toy Story, Set in Andy's room
Toy Story 2 is #3 of 31 in release order and #17 of 31 in chronological order in the Pixar.
The story
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
Toy Story 2 recap
Andy leaves for cowboy camp, and Woody, his arm torn, is put on the shelf. Woody rescues the penguin Wheezy from a yard sale and is stolen by Al, a toy collector who owns Al's Toy Barn. In Al's apartment, Woody learns he is a valuable collectible from a 1950s TV show, Woody's Roundup, and meets the rest of the set: the cowgirl Jessie, the horse Bullseye and the Prospector, still in his box. Al plans to sell them to a toy museum in Japan, and they can only go as a complete set. Jessie tells Woody how her owner Emily outgrew her and gave her away. Woody decides to go to Japan to be admired forever. Buzz leads Rex, Hamm, Mr. Potato Head and Slinky across town to rescue him, getting mixed up with a new Buzz Lightyear toy and Emperor Zurg at the Toy Barn.
Toy Story 2 ending explained
Buzz reminds Woody that he is a toy meant to be played with, and Woody chooses Andy. The Prospector, who has never been played with, stops him, but the toys stuff him into a little girl's backpack. At the airport, Woody and Buzz rescue Jessie from the plane as it taxis, and they ride Bullseye home. Andy accepts Jessie and Bullseye, and Woody is at peace with the fact that Andy will one day grow up.
Post-credits scenes
During the credits, a reel of fake bloopers plays, including the Prospector chatting up two Barbie dolls. There is no scene after the credits.
Where to watch Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2 is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%
Where it fits
- Release order: after A Bug's Life, before Monsters, Inc..
- Chronological order: after Toy Story, before Toy Story 3.
What to watch before Toy Story 2
Toy Story (1995), which Toy Story 2 (1999) continues.
Cast
- Tom Hanks as Woody (voice)
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- Joan Cusack as Jessie (voice)
- Kelsey Grammer as Prospector (voice)
- Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (voice)
- Jim Varney as Slinky Dog (voice)
- Wallace Shawn as Rex (voice)
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm (voice)
- Annie Potts as Bo Peep (voice)
- Wayne Knight as Al McWhiggin (voice)
- John Morris as Andy (voice)
- Laurie Metcalf as Andy's Mom (voice)
Directed by John Lasseter.