The Adventures of Pinocchio

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The Adventures of Pinocchio

G

1996

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Drama

Musical

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A fairy answers a wish, bringing to life the puppet of woodcarver Geppetto (Martin Landau), who names him Pinocchio (Jonathan Taylor Thomas).

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Critics Consensus

The Adventures of Pinocchio is an admirably faithful adaptation of the source material, but it may be too frightening for younger viewers -- and too dull for older ones.

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John Petrakis

Chicago Tribune

The filmmakers have created a pretty boring movie.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 9, 2020

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

It's a very pleasant version, less cruel and nightmarish than Disney's cartoon predecessor, lacking a fairy godmother, and probably closer to Carlo Collodi's original story in other respects as well.

Jul 9, 2020

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Joe Leydon

Variety

A lively and pleasant piece of work, one that likely will be a staple of video libraries in many households for years to come.

Mar 26, 2009

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

Scary live-action version has violence, guns, and monsters.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 18, 2021

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

Despite state-of-the-art digital technology and creatures from the Jim Henson workshop, this is a disappointing rendition of Carlo Collodi's enchanting morality tale.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 9, 2020

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A bland reworking of the classic tale

Rated: 1/5

Nov 29, 2007

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Audience Member

Whoever rated this low is tripping, this was a heartfelt, emotional movie, gets you in the feels. I love this timeless classic just like I love the cartoon timeless classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Derek L

Whilst the Adventures of Pinocchio stayed faithful to the source material, however it does have moments where it can get rather creepy in terms of its tone and direction.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Jessica M

My favorite version of Pinocchio!! I watched this many more times than the original Disney version as a kid. Maybe some people don't have the nostalgia that I have for it, but still the costumes are amazing and I love how well the actor plays Gippetto. Yes a few frustrating situations that Pinocchio gets himself into, I like to laugh them off lol, nonetheless a masterpiece in my eyes. I see some low ratings because people find it creepy?? Y'all are hilarious. It's sweet, lovely and I always cry at the end. I love this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 36 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/23

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Memphis A

Definitely better than Disney live action version. The effects are very good especially Pinocchio himself. Pepe voice Lipe seeking at that bad I couldn't even notice it was wrong. The movie fixs up many things wrong with other apadtions. Definitely a must see.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Michael M

This Children Adaption of Pinocchio is so Nostalgic to my Childhood. They don't make family movies like this anymore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/22

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Synopsis

A fairy answers a wish, bringing to life the puppet of woodcarver Geppetto (Martin Landau), who names him Pinocchio (Jonathan Taylor Thomas).

Director: Steve Barron
Producer: Raju Patel, Jeffrey Sneller, Heinz Bibo
Screenwriter: Carlo Collodi, Steve Barron, Sherry Mills, Tom Benedek, Barry Berman
Production Co: Pangaea Holdings, Cinevox Filmproduktion GmbH, Allied Pinocchio Productions Ltd., Savoy Pictures, Barrandov Studios, New Line Cinema, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Twin Continental Films
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.1M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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