The Phantom Tollbooth

It's an Alphabeautiful Mathemagical New Musical Movie!

6.8
19701h 30m

The 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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) Official Trailer - Chuck Jones, Mel Blanc Animation Movie HD

The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) Official Trailer - Chuck Jones, Mel Blanc Animation Movie HD

Cast

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Mel Blanc

Officer Short Shrift / Dodecahedron / Demon of Insincerity (voice)

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Daws Butler

Whether Man / Senses Taker / Terrible Trivium / Gelatinous Giant (voice)

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Candy Candido

Awful DYNN (voice)

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Hans Conried

King Azaz / The MathemaGician (voice)

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June Foray

Ralph / Faintly Macabre / Princess of Pure Reason (voice)

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Cliff Norton

akofonous A. Dischord / Tollbooth Speaker (voice)

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Larry Thor

Tock The Watchdog (voice)

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Les Tremayne

Humbug (voice)

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Reviews

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Prodank

7/10

"The Phantom Tollbooth" is a genuine throwback, stirring up childhood whimsy and chills. Back in the day, catching it on Cartoon Network was a rollercoaster of fascination and spine-tingles. Now, years later, I dove back into its trippy world and found its unique charm intact.

This enigmatic story about a kid's wild journey through a strange land remains as mind-bending as ever. The dreamy landscapes, quirky characters, and the somewhat puzzling plotline keep you guessing. It's a trip steeped in nostalgia, easily deserving a 7/10 rating, primarily for the powerful waves of emotion it effortlessly evokes

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