The Phantom Tollbooth
Watch TrailerThe Phantom Tollbooth, based upon the children's adventure novel by Norton Juster, tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo. Unexpectedly receiving a magic tollbooth and, having nothing better to do, Milo drives through it and enters a kingdom in turmoil following the loss of its princesses, Rhyme and Reason.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy |
| Director | Dave Monahan |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (81 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its universe by cleverly animating linguistic and mathematical puns, giving tangible form to abstract ideas. Director Chuck Jones relies on a series of allegorical encounters to explore the value of curiosity and engagement with the world.
Those who tire of simplistic children's stories will find a refreshingly intellectual and visually inventive odyssey here. What lingers after the credits is a charming argument against apathy, celebrating the wonders hidden in plain sight. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Dave Monahan
Best Watched
Best enjoyed as a daytime watch with family, prompting discussions about wordplay and imagination.
🎭 Cast
Butch Patrick
Milo
Mel Blanc
Officer Short Shrift / Dodecahedron / Demon of Insincerity (voice)
Daws Butler
Whether Man / Senses Taker / Terrible Trivium / Gelatinous Giant (voice)
Candy Candido
Awful DYNN (voice)
Hans Conried
King Azaz / The MathemaGician (voice)
June Foray
Ralph / Faintly Macabre / Princess of Pure Reason (voice)
Patti Gilbert
Princess of Sweet Rhyme (voice)
Shepard Menken
Spelling Bee / Chroma (voice)
Cliff Norton
akofonous A. Dischord / Tollbooth Speaker (voice)
Larry Thor
Tock The Watchdog (voice)
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