Pinocchio
1940, English. Directed by Hamilton Luske & Ben Sharpsteen & Norman Ferguson & T. Hee & Jack Kinney & Bill Roberts & Wilfred Jackson.
When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Pinocchio
Pinocchio is streaming on JioHotstar and Artiflix in India.
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ArtiflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Hamilton LuskeDirector
- Ben SharpsteenDirector
- Norman FergusonDirector
- T. HeeDirector
- Jack KinneyDirector
- Bill RobertsDirector
- Wilfred JacksonDirector
- Dickie JonesPinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
- Cliff EdwardsJiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
- Christian RubGeppetto (voice) (uncredited)
- Evelyn VenableThe Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)
- Walter Catlett'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
- Mel BlancGideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)
- Charles JudelsStromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
- Frankie DarroLampwick (voice) (uncredited)
- Don BrodieCarnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
- Marion DarlingtonBirds (voice) (uncredited)
- John McLeishCarnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
- Patricia PageMarionettes (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 February 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2.6M
- Box office
- $164M
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What Pinocchio is based on
Pinocchio is based on The Adventures of Pinocchio, an 1883 novel by Carlo Collodi.
Novel · 1883
The Adventures of Pinocchio
By Carlo Collodi
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Pinocchio: quick answers
Is Pinocchio worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 6,428 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pinocchio?
Pinocchio runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Pinocchio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pinocchio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pinocchio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pinocchio is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Pinocchio on?
Pinocchio is streaming on JioHotstar and Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pinocchio?
If you liked Pinocchio, try A Tooth Fairy Tale, The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers.
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio (1940) was directed by Hamilton Luske and Ben Sharpsteen and Norman Ferguson and T. Hee and Jack Kinney and Bill Roberts and Wilfred Jackson and stars Dickie Jones, Cliff Edwards, Christian Rub.
What is Pinocchio based on?
Pinocchio is based on The Adventures of Pinocchio, an 1883 novel by Carlo Collodi.