Product Details

• Actors: Butch Patrick, Hans Conried, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Candy Candido
• Directors: Abe Levitow, Chuck Jones, Dave Monahan
• Writers: Chuck Jones, Norton Juster, Sam Rosen
• Producers: Abe Levitow, Chuck Jones
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Warner)
• VHS Release Date: August 1, 1992
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301971523
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #476 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining and Wise Film, May 5, 2003

By	Mark Ebert (Lancaster OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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"The Phantom Tollbooth" is the magnum opus of all involved--that's saying a lot--considering it is co-directed by animator Chuck Jones and stars the very talented Butch Patrick (who was featured in "Pressure Point" and "A Child is Waiting"; as well as a regular on "The Munsters").

"Tollbooth" is not only a film for the whole family, but is actually GOOD for the entire family. Some features will teach children that academics are important, this piece of entertainment goes beyond that and teaches that being a human being is important.

Despite what some critics have written--the songs are awesome and the storyline is very entertaining!

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN UNFORGETTABLE MASTERPEICE, May 16, 2001

By	Rachel (New York) - See all my reviews

I remember when I first viewed this movie, having never had heard of the book or such a concept. I guess I was young then and wasn't expected to know anything about it anyhow, but I did remember enough so that I was on a three year search trying to find the Phantom Tollbooth...finally I realized the magic of the Internet. The Phantom Tollbooth is not only an educational film, inbreeding knowledgeable information through adventures experienced with Milo in Digitopolis, Dictionopolis, the Land of Expectations and the Castle in the Air, but also it is enjoyable to watch and be submerged in. It definitely is on my top ten list of movies, and I think it always will be. Chuck Jones's masterpiece is really a movie everyone, young and old, should own and love.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mind-stimulating children's fare, November 21, 1998

By A Customer

The Phantom Tollbooth is a wonderful flick that I always enjoyed as a child. Now, as an elementary school teacher, I constantly search for videos that differ from the standard Disney cartoon. I was concerned that the cinematic style of this picture would seemed too dated for 90s kids, but I was wrong. My class thoroughly enjoyed the animation and the songs. The characters appealed to the children's own experiences in fourth grade. They understood Milo's struggles with writng and divsion, and enjoyed seeing their schoolwork come to life in such a silly manner. It turned out to be a great way for kids to see why school is important. This movie isn't just smart, it's also a really good time. I can't praise it enough.