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Pinocchio

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When the woodworker Geppetto (Christian Rub) sees a falling star, he wishes that the puppet he just finished, Pinocchio (Dickie Jones), could become a real boy. In the night, the Blue Fairy (Evelyn Venable) grants Geppetto's wish and asks Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards) to serve as the wooden boy's conscience. But the naive and trusting Pinocchio falls into the clutches of the wicked Honest John (Walter Catlett), who leads him astray to the sinful Pleasure Island.
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Critics Consensus

Ambitious, adventurous, and sometimes frightening, Pinocchio arguably represents the pinnacle of Disney's collected works -- it's beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant.

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Otis Ferguson The New Republic Dec 26, 2023
[It's] a delight and at times will take your breath away, for the limits of the animated cartoon have been blown so wide open that some of the original wonder of pictures - wonder and terror too, as when that train roared up into the camera - is restored. Go to Full Review
THR Staff The Hollywood Reporter Feb 25, 2020
Taken as a whole, the picture is a masterpiece which sets another milestone along the road of screen entertainment. Go to Full Review
Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) Sep 21, 2018
This 1940 Disney adaptation of Carlo Collodi's novel...combin[es] comedy, pathos and nightmare in a free, rapid, genuinely imaginative way. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 2, 2023
3.5/4
...it’s not difficult, ultimately, to see why Pinocchio has endured over the years. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Mar 21, 2023
4/4
One of the studio’s genuine masterpieces, Pinocchio is unique in the annals of Disney animation in that it’s the studio’s only toon movie in which evil is never punished. Go to Full Review
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Aug 30, 2022
A+
It’s difficult to say what "Pinocchio" will mean to today’s jaded kids, but adults may well find much of it disturbing. Go to Full Review
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Dhruv T @RT58109130 Nov 6, 2026 Nothing to say just horrible Because it’s the first time the formula applies See more
Rocco S @Rocstar Sep 20, 2026 Pinocchio has one of the most pretty good backgrounds ever I really like its backgrounds I don’t love it though but it hits really well so overall I’ll give it a 7/10. See more
Robert P @Superbad Sep 6, 2026 Pinocchio is a *4* star movie See more
Tyler S @tylerking24 Aug 20, 2026 I believe we have yet to reach the formula in storytelling, but man, it is really impressive how this group put this animation together in 1940. See more
Miles T @RT61323260 Aug 10, 2026 Pinocchio is one of Walt Disney's greatest achievements, the animation is beautiful and smooth, and realistic while being cartoonish. Like the part where Geppetto has a gun and the horrible effects of smoking. And the humor is one of the best parts of the movie, Honest John and Kitty, Lampwick saying "What do I look like?" A jackass?" and he turns around as a donkey, (tho that's more terrifying) and when the blue fairy says "Perhaps you haven't been telling the truth Pinocchio" and Jiminy while in a bird's nest on Pinocchio's nose says "PERHAPS!?" The music is also amazing, Wish Upon A Star, No Strings on Me, and Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee are instantly recognizable. They made Pinocchio more naive than plain stupid like the remake, and it makes the ending feel earned. Geppetto is hilarious, Figaro is cute, and Cleo is Cleo. Jiminy kinda made me mad when he gave up on Pinocchio TWICE! Ironically though the second time he did felt more reasonable than the first. I HATE STROMBOLI! Overall 7.5/10! See more
Taylor Lee L @LavenderDream Jul 15, 2026 The film quality was good and I believe that the movie had a great message. Everyone will learn the lesson at some point in their life, teaching it to all ages it amazing. My problem with the movie is that it could have been a bit more interesting. I do understand that the movie came out in 1960 and there was no streaming and constant dopamine, though the plot could have been a little stronger. Overall a good, classic Disney movie. See more
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Ben Sharpsteen

Director

Hamilton Luske

Director

Don Brodie

Barker

Walter Catlett

J. Worthington Foul Fellow

Frankie Darro

Lampwick

Cliff Edwards

Jiminy Cricket

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Movie Info

Synopsis When the woodworker Geppetto (Christian Rub) sees a falling star, he wishes that the puppet he just finished, Pinocchio (Dickie Jones), could become a real boy. In the night, the Blue Fairy (Evelyn Venable) grants Geppetto's wish and asks Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards) to serve as the wooden boy's conscience. But the naive and trusting Pinocchio falls into the clutches of the wicked Honest John (Walter Catlett), who leads him astray to the sinful Pleasure Island.
Director
Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske
Producer
Walt Disney
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 9, 1940, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.7M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Surround, Mono, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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