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Pinocchio

Pinocchio

The beloved classic comes to life.

2022105 minPGMidcredits score: 16th percentile of all films
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Starring
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Angus Wright

A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

Where to watch

Where can I watch Pinocchio?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Pinocchio streaming on Disney+.

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Highlights

What stands out about Pinocchio?

Pinocchio earns 3 badges, led by Overhyped and Award Winner.

  • Reception
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is Pinocchio worth watching?

Pinocchio's Midcredits score is the 16th percentile of all films, from 163K ratings across 5 sources. 26% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

16th percentile

Better received than 16% of films

6th percentile among Animation17th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)19th
Approval (how many liked it)17th

51 /100

19th percentile of all films

8th percentile among Animation21st percentile among 2020s

Critics 38 · Audience 52

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

The crowd leans negative, with most ratings sitting in the bottom half of the scale.

26% liked it

17th percentile of all films

7th percentile among Animation18th percentile among 2020s
26% rated it 7–1074% rated it 1–6

Critics 27% · Audience 27%

On Rotten Tomatoes, critics and audiences approve at similar rates.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 1 wins / 13 noms overall

84th percentile

163K ratings across platforms

67th percentile among Animation84th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 18% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$150M
Worldwide gross$43K

Returned 0.0× its budget — 7th percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

A faithful but unnecessary live-action remake that closely follows the 1940 original.

Fans praised

  • Tom Hanks' warm and sincere performance as Geppetto
  • Faithful visual recreation of the original puppet design and settings
  • Appealing new songs and updated storytelling for modern children

Detractors panned

  • Soulless, hollow remake lacking the original's emotional resonance
  • Poor CGI and visual effects that feel cheap and plastic
  • Removing Pinocchio's moral journey and the payoff of becoming a real boy

What stands out

ActingDivisive55

Hanks gives warm, sincere performance but other cast feels uneven; some voice work praised, others criticized as flat or annoying

CharactersDivisive40

Main characters are shallow; Pinocchio lacks agency and moral growth; villains are less menacing than original

PacingDivisive40

Uneven rhythm: slow first hour, rushed second half; 105-minute runtime feels padded

Plot and storyDivisive35

Shot-for-shot remake that undermines original's moral lessons; changes remove consequence and character agency

Emotional impactDivisive35

Fails to evoke the original's catharsis; Geppetto's backstory adds some pathos but overall hollow

Effects and spectacleDivisive30

CGI widely criticized as cheap, plastic, and distracting; Pinocchio looks lifeless and creepy

EndingDivisive20

Controversial change: Pinocchio does not become a real boy; leaves journey feeling pointless

Originality15

Unnecessary paint-by-numbers remake adding little new or inventive

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 7 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 2 points apart
  • Critics vs users 3 points apart
  • US vs non-US 3 points apart

Watch experience

What is Pinocchio like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, serious and charged — a slow-burn watch that leaves you feeling good.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
JoyfulMelancholicHopeful
Heaviest: late
Warm humor
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Sentimental · 8% of filmsWarm
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film plays its material with earnest sincerity, aiming to replicate the moral fable of the original, though execution often feels flat.
The rideThe film balances lighthearted whimsy with moments of loneliness and danger, building to a climactic rescue and an emotionally weighty reunion.
StructureThe film follows a conventional beginning-middle-end structure, with Pinocchio's journey, setbacks, and eventual redemption.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
Feel-goodHopeful
Why it leaves you this wayDespite its execution flaws, the film aims to leave the viewer uplifted by Pinocchio's journey toward becoming a real boy.
How it ends · evidence

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Rebirth
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13% (this title): Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% (this title) · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Rebirth: A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed. · Liberation: Breaking free of a confining life (Room).

13% of films fit this archetype

Why this archetypeThe story follows Pinocchio's transformation from a wooden puppet to a real boy by proving himself truthful, brave, and unselfish, embodying the liberation subtype of rebirth.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% (this title) · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% (this title) · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16% (this title): Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% (this title) · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Morality

Redemption · 6% of filmsFamily bondsSelf-worth · 7% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Intimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe film centers on a puppet's quest to become a real boy by proving himself truthful, brave, and unselfish, with the father-son bond between Geppetto and Pinocchio as its emotional anchor.
StanceThe film affirms that earning goodness through truth, bravery, and selflessness is possible and worthwhile, with Pinocchio's personal growth being the central arc.

The world

19th centuryRuralInstitutionalWildernessMagical realism
Orchestral classicalForeground music · Alan Silvestri
Settinga small Italian village and its fantastical surroundings (Pleasure Island, the sea, a whale's belly)
MusicFeatures classic songs from the 1940 original (e.g., 'When You Wish Upon a Star') alongside new compositions.

Content guide

Is Pinocchio okay for kids?

PG

Pinocchio is rated PG: “Rated PG for peril/scary moments, rude material and some language” (MPAA). As of August 19, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (33/100), sexual content at mild (19/100), language at moderate (36/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (24/100) and frightening material at moderate (41/100). Overall it is heavier than 49% of PG-rated films.

Ratings in 19 other countries
  • UKPG
  • AustraliaPG
  • Germany6
  • FranceTP
  • IrelandPG
  • JapanPG12
  • South KoreaALL
  • BrazilL
  • Austria6
  • CzechiaU
  • Denmark7
  • ItalyT
  • Netherlands9
  • Poland12
  • PortugalM/6
  • SingaporePG
  • Spain7i
  • Switzerland6
  • Türkiye7+
Overall
Mild · all five categories
Heavier than 14% of all filmsHeavier than 49% of PG-rated films
Violence & Gore
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 41%
Sex & Nudity
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 41%
Profanity
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 72%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 42%
Frightening / Intense
Moderate
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 61%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is frightening material, heavier than 61% of PG-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Pinocchio have?

MovieCove's classifier found 3 depicted content warnings in Pinocchio, all withheld here because they would spoil the plot. Each is backed by a verbatim quote from the parents' guide notes; a missing warning is not a guarantee of absence.

Cast and crew

Who is in Pinocchio?

Cast

3 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Jiminy Cricket
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Tom Hanks
as Geppetto
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
as Pinocchio
Angus Wright
as Signore Rizzi
Career best: Their highest-reaching film role by billing, audience size and rating.
Cynthia Erivo
as Blue Fairy
Rising: A short career with a standing when this film came out above the median working actor today.
Sheila Atim
as Signora Vitelli
Lorraine Bracco
as Sofia
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Keegan-Michael Key
as Honest John
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Jamie Demetriou
as Headmaster
Rising: A short career with a standing when this film came out above the median working actor today.
Giuseppe Battiston
as Stromboli

Crew

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Movies like Pinocchio include Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), The Polar Express (2004) and The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996). Of the 12 closest matches, several are films written by Carlo Collodi, and most are musicals.

Balanced: every group counts the same, and production only breaks ties.

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