Pinocchio
“When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Pinocchio - 1971 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-25
Top Cast
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Dickie Jones
Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
Christian Rub
Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)
Evelyn Venable
The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)
Walter Catlett
'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Judels
Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlington
Birds (voice) (uncredited)
John McLeish
Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Patricia Page
Marionettes (voice) (uncredited)
Thurl Ravenscroft
Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
Stuart Buchanan
Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Val Stanton
Jiminy Cricket Stunt Model (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$164M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
63.08x
+$161.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Otto Englander, Erdman Penner, Carlo Collodi, William Cottrell, Aurelius Battaglia, Joseph Sabo, Ted Sears, Webb Smith, Bill Peet, John P. Miller, Martin Provensen, Joe Grant, Campbell Grant, John Walbridge, Albert Hurter, Ned Washington
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline, Paul J. Smith, Frank Churchill, Edward H. Plumb
- Original Title
- Pinocchio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $2.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $164M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts
Otto Englander, Erdman Penner, Carlo Collodi, William Cottrell, Aurelius Battaglia, Joseph Sabo, Ted Sears, Webb Smith, Bill Peet, John P. Miller, Martin Provensen, Joe Grant, Campbell Grant, John Walbridge, Albert Hurter, Ned Washington
Leigh Harline, Paul J. Smith, Frank Churchill, Edward H. Plumb
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton Luske
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Ben Sharpsteen
Director
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
T. Hee
Director
Wilfred Jackson
Director
Norman Ferguson
Director
Jack Kinney
Director
Bill Roberts
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pinocchio.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinocchio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pinocchio about?
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.
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts.
Who stars in Pinocchio?
The principal cast of Pinocchio includes Dickie Jones, Cliff Edwards, Christian Rub, Evelyn Venable, Walter Catlett.
When was Pinocchio released and how long is it?
Pinocchio was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pinocchio?
Pinocchio had a reported production budget of $2.6M and grossed $164M at the worldwide box office (63.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pinocchio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pinocchio was composed by Leigh Harline, Paul J. Smith, Frank Churchill, Edward H. Plumb.
Is Pinocchio based on a book or true story?
Pinocchio is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlo Collodi", Characters: "John P. Miller", Characters: "Martin Provensen", Characters: "Joe Grant", Characters: "Campbell Grant", Characters: "John Walbridge", Characters: "Albert Hurter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pinocchio?
Pinocchio holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).