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Toy Story poster

1995

Toy Story script

Woody, Andy's favorite toy, feels threatened when a new, high-tech action figure named Buzz Lightyear arrives, quickly becoming Andy's new obsession. Woody's jealousy leads him to accidentally knock Buzz out a window, causing the other toys to ostracize him. While attempting to reunite with Andy, Woody and Buzz become stranded at a gas station and then at Pizza Planet, where they are captured by Sid, a toy-torturing neighbor. In Sid's room, Buzz faces an existential crisis upon realizing he is a toy, while Woody devises a plan to escape Sid's house and return to Andy before the family moves.

Writer
Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0114709
Script date
November 1995
24Scenes
10Characters
79Pages
4Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Toy Story Save the Cat analysis

Toy Story follows Woody’s world of order upended by the arrival of Buzz Lightyear, kicking off conflict and growth.

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90

Key characters

Woody

Woody is listed as Protagonist. A pull-string cowboy doll and Andy's favorite toy. In the parsed data, Woody is connected to 24 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

24 scenes / 16 dialogue lines

Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear is listed as Protagonist. A high-tech space action figure who initially believes he is a real Space Ranger. In the parsed data, Buzz Lightyear is connected to 17 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

17 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head is listed as Supporting. A cynical toy with detachable facial features. In the parsed data, Mr. Potato Head is connected to 13 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

13 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Hamm

Hamm is listed as Supporting. A sarcastic piggy bank. In the parsed data, Hamm is connected to 12 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.

12 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Slinky Dog

Slinky Dog is listed as Supporting. A toy dog with a slinky for a mid-section. In the parsed data, Slinky Dog is connected to 12 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.

12 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Rex

Rex is listed as Supporting. A plastic Tyrannosaurus Rex who is insecure about his lack of fearsomeness. In the parsed data, Rex is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.

11 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Bo Peep

Bo Peep is listed as Supporting. A porcelain shepherdess figurine. In the parsed data, Bo Peep is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 24.

9 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Andy Davis

Andy Davis is listed as Owner. A young boy who owns the toys. In the parsed data, Andy Davis is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 16.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Sid Phillips

Sid Phillips is listed as Antagonist. A hyperactive boy who tortures toys. In the parsed data, Sid Phillips is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mrs. Davis

Mrs. Davis is listed as Supporting. Andy's mother.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    Andy plays with his toys, acting out a scene with Woody, Mr. Potato Head, and others.

    Woody, Andy Davis, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog
  2. 2. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    The toys come to life after Andy leaves for his birthday party.

    Woody, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog, Bo Peep
  3. 3. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    Woody holds a staff meeting to discuss the birthday party.

    Woody, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog, Bo Peep
  4. 4. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    Woody sends the army men to recon the birthday party.

    Woody
  5. 5. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    The toys receive updates from the army men via baby monitor.

    Woody, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog
  6. 6. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    Andy returns to his room with his new toy, Buzz Lightyear.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Andy Davis, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm
  7. 7. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    Buzz demonstrates his features to the other toys, leading to a confrontation with Woody about his identity as a toy.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog
  8. 8. INT. Andy's Bedroom - LATER

    A montage showing Andy playing with Buzz and Woody, and the toys adapting to the new space-themed decor.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Andy Davis, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm
  9. 9. INT. Andy's Bedroom - MORNING

    Woody confronts Buzz about his influence on the other toys and his identity.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Slinky Dog, Bo Peep
  10. 10. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    The toys witness Sid destroying a toy in his backyard.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog
  11. 11. INT. Andy's Bedroom - DAY

    Woody accidentally knocks Buzz out the window while trying to get rid of him.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm, Slinky Dog, Bo Peep
  12. 12. EXT. Gas Station - DAY

    Woody and Buzz fight at the gas station after being separated from Andy.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear
  13. 13. EXT. Gas Station - DAY

    Woody and Buzz decide to board the Pizza Planet truck.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear
  14. 14. INT. PIZZA PLANET DELIVERY TRUCK - CONTINUOUS

    Woody climbs into the truck and observes Buzz, who is hiding in the cab. The truck drives erratically, causing Woody to be thrown around until a toolbox hits him.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear
  15. 15. EXT. PIZZA PLANET - NIGHT

    The truck arrives at Pizza Planet. Buzz and Woody disguise themselves as trash to sneak past the robot guards.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear
  16. 16. INT. PIZZA PLANET ARCADE - NIGHT

    Woody and Buzz enter the arcade. Woody spots Andy, but Buzz gets distracted by a crane game.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Andy Davis
  17. 17. INT. CRANE GAME - NIGHT

    Buzz meets the alien toys inside the crane game. Sid arrives and attempts to win a prize.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Sid Phillips
  18. 18. INT. SID'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Sid brings the toys to his room and subjects them to his twisted experiments.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Sid Phillips
  19. 19. INT. SID'S ROOM - DAY

    Woody tries to snap Buzz out of his delusion, then they plan to escape through the window.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear
  20. 20. INT. UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS

    Buzz has a breakdown in the hallway, but Woody realizes they can escape through the window.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear
  21. 21. EXT. ANDY'S HOUSE/ANDY'S BEDROOM WINDOW - DAY

    Potato Head and Hamm play Battleship while Woody tries to signal them from Sid's window.

    Woody, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm
  22. 22. EXT. Neighborhood Street - DAY

    Woody and Buzz chase the moving truck, battling Scud the dog to reach the toys.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Sid Phillips
  23. 23. INT. Back of Moving Truck - DAY

    Woody enters the truck and retrieves the RC car to save Buzz.

    Woody, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog
  24. 24. INT. Andy's New Bedroom - CHRISTMAS MORNING

    The toys celebrate Christmas and listen to the baby monitor for news of new gifts.

    Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog

Dialogue examples

YOU ARE A TOY!!! You aren't the real Buzz Lightyear, you're an action figure!! You are a child's plaything!!!

Woody / Scene 12

...I'm just a little depressed, that's all. I can get through this.

Buzz Lightyear / Scene 20

That's Mr. Potato Head to you, you back-stabbin' murderer!

Mr. Potato Head / Scene 11

Mom, can I play Black Hole? Please, please, please?!

Andy Davis / Scene 16

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