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The Phantom Tollbooth

“It's an Alphabeautiful Mathemagical New Musical Movie!”

6.8
1970
1h 30m
FantasyAnimationAdventureFamilyComedy
Director: Dave Monahan

Overview

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.

Trailer

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

Cast

Reviews

Prodank

"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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