Pinocchio

Pinocchio (1940)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (39 reviews)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (248,933 ratings)

When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto (Christian Rub) builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio (Dick Jones), is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish. But,… More

In Theaters
Feb 7, 1940 Wide
RKO

Critic Reviews

  • Variety Staff, Variety

    Pinocchio is a substantial piece of entertainment for young and old.

  • , TIME Magazine

    The charm, humor and loving care with which it treats its inanimate characters puts it in a class by itself.

  • Frank S. Nugent, New York Times

    It still is the best thing Mr. Disney has done and therefore the best cartoon ever made.

  • , Time Out

    Probably shows Disney's virtues and vices more clearly than any other cartoon.

  • Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

    The moral lessons include a literalization of metaphors about lying and other forms of misbehaving, and the grasp of a little boy's emotions and behavior often borders on the uncanny.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • KJ P


    Fantastical! Wonderful! Amazing! Mesmerizing! These words go above and beyond for this movie, and if I could say anymore, I would call it the best disney film of all time. There are a few films that I like to say I admire more, but I loved everything about "Pinocchio" and… More

  • Carlos M


    Collodi's classic fairy tale adapted to a spellbinding animation full of adventure and tension, notably scarier and more serious in tone than the usual Disney movies. A wonderful story that holds an important moral lesson for children about the dangers of the world.

  • Jeff "


    Pinocchio is a great film, but compared to other Disney classics, I never really re watched this one. I on the other hand really loved the film when I saw it when I was young. This film is a must see for everyone who loves a good animated film. The film, like with every other Disney… More

  • Film C


    Not my favourite walt disney movie that was made however it is a classic and like most of walt disneys movie it has got a great moral story and should be watched!

  • Sophie B


    Never a fan of this as a child (the donkey part scared me very much) I decided to give this classic Disney film a second look. Wonderful characterisation and something I'd show my kids even today. Has stood the test of time extremely well (70 years!) and offers a good moral… More

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