Toy Story 3 (2010)
Kernel Score: 93% · 15,521 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy
Released: 2010-06-16
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Toy Story 3 worth watching?
Must-watch. A deeply satisfying end to the toys' story, mixing a prison-break comedy with a genuinely moving goodbye. It's funny, tense and surprisingly emotional for both kids and adults.
Watch it if you
- grew up with the Toy Story films
- want an animated film with real emotional weight
- like adventure with humour
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first two films
- want to avoid a sad ending
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Toy Story 3
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.
Toy Story 3 parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Toy Story 3 is a heartfelt G-rated animated film with some peril for the toy characters as they face separation from their owner.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Contains mild peril, including a tense incinerator scene, appropriate for a G rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Toy Story 3
If you liked Toy Story 3, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Toy Story 2 (1999) — 87%: The sequel that set up this film's emotional core
- Toy Story (1995) — 96%: The original that started it all
- Ratatouille (2007) — 89%: Pixar comedy with real heart
- Coco (2017) — 90%: Pixar story about family, memory and loss
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) — 89%: Another Pixar comedy with a big heart
- Inside Out (2015) — 89%: Pixar's emotional story about growing up
Director
Lee Unkrich
Cast
- Tom Hanks as Woody (voice)
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- Joan Cusack as Jessie (voice)
- Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (voice)
- Wallace Shawn as Rex (voice)
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm (voice)
- Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head (voice)
- Blake Clark as Slinky Dog (voice)
- Jeff Pidgeon as Aliens (voice)
- Ned Beatty as Lotso (voice)
Toy Story 3 FAQ
Is Toy Story 3 worth watching?
Must-watch. A deeply satisfying end to the toys' story, mixing a prison-break comedy with a genuinely moving goodbye. It's funny, tense and surprisingly emotional for both kids and adults.
Where can I watch Toy Story 3?
In the US you can stream Toy Story 3 on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Toy Story 3 OK for kids?
Toy Story 3 is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Toy Story 3 is a heartfelt G-rated animated film with some peril for the toy characters as they face separation from their owner.
What movies are like Toy Story 3?
If you liked Toy Story 3, try Toy Story 2, Toy Story, Ratatouille and Coco.