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Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

1987·Movie
1h 23min·G
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Adventure. Excitement. Fantasy. One boy has a nose for it all. It's delightful! And that's no lie!

Pinocchio and his friends, a glow worm and a marionette, search for a magic music box, putting them in danger from the evil Scalawag and the Emperor of the Night.
80s Animated FantasyDark Children's AdventureGood vs. EvilScary for KidsMoral FablePuppet CarnivalSurreal Imagery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

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Where can I stream Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night legally?

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night rated?

GDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night?

1 h 23 min

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night?

Critics43
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night higher (62) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.

What language is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night use?

Satanic ArchetypeHidden DepthsHoly Burns EvilPinocchio NoseGlamour FailureBig "WHAT?!"Mr. ExpositionPike PerilNot Using the "Z" WordDeal with the DevilEvil BritEvil Cannot Comprehend Goodand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night, including Satanic Archetype, Hidden Depths, Holy Burns Evil.