Pinocchio

1984·Movie
52min
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
Classic Fairy TaleWholesome AdventureMoral LessonsMagical JourneyPuppet TransformationFamily BondsChildhood InnocenceComing-of-AgeGood vs. Evil

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Is Pinocchio worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Pinocchio?

0 h 52 min

Pinocchio runs 0 h 52 min.

Is Pinocchio based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pinocchio?

Critics40
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Pinocchio higher (48) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Pinocchio in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Pinocchio use?

PinocchioPinocchioPinocchioPinocchioPinocchioPinocchioPinocchioPinocchioA Tree Of PalmeHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildMokku of the Oak TreeThe Adventures of Pinocchio (1972)and 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Pinocchio, including Pinocchio, Pinocchio, Pinocchio.

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