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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2022Movie1 h 57 minPG

Animation
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic798.2Rotten Tomatoes96%90%

A deeply moving, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and history, with standout direction and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Love will give you life.

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Feels like

  • Dark Gothic Fable
  • Anti-Fascist Allegory
  • Grief and Fatherhood
  • Stunning Stop-Motion Artistry
  • Melancholic Coming-of-Age
  • Philosophical Reflection on Death
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Atmospheric Sound Design

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson
Written by
Guillermo del Toro, Patrick McHale
Produced by
Guillermo del Toro, Lisa Henson, Corey Campodonico
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 9, 2022 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
November 9, 2022
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Celestial Bureaucracy, Ghostapo, Rule of Symbolism +9

  • Celestial Bureaucracy
  • Ghostapo
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Close on Title
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • That's No Moon
  • Arc Words
  • Asshole Victim
  • "Everybody Dies" Ending
  • Agony of the Feet
  • Hard Truth Aesop
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio?"

Questions about Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio?

Netflix

In the United States, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio use?

Celestial BureaucracyGhostapoRule of SymbolismClose on TitleBilingual BonusThat's No MoonArc WordsAsshole Victim"Everybody Dies" EndingAgony of the FeetHard Truth AesopNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Celestial Bureaucracy, Ghostapo, and Rule of Symbolism.