Pinocchio (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Pinocchio is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Anna Justice, running about 79 minutes. “A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The world's most loved fairy tale is back in a whole new fantastic imagining in Pinocchio. When a piece of pine-wood falls into the hands of the poor old toy maker, Geppetto, he carves it into a puppet which he names Pinocchio. To Geppetto's delight, Pinocchio comes to life - and like most little boys, he's full of reckless whims and wild ideas! His crazy escapades lead him into a series of madcap adventures from joining the circus to visiting the inside of whale! Along his journey, and throughout all the fun, Pinocchio learns to be considerate and courageous and learns what it takes to become a real boy.

Who’s in it. Pinocchio stars Mario Adorf as Geppetto, Ulrich Tukur as Mangiafuoco, Inka Friedrich as Anna and Benjamin Sadler as Antonio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Pinocchio has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pinocchio page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pinocchio tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.