Pinocchio
“The most beloved fairy tale comes to life.”
Synopsis
Old woodcarver Geppetto fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio, who magically comes to life. Pinocchio longs for adventure and is easily led astray, encountering magical beasts, fantastical spectacles, while making friends and foes along his journey. However, his dream is to become a real boy, which can only come true if he finally changes his ways.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US Trailer [Dubbed]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-09
Top Cast
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Federico Ielapi
Pinocchio
Roberto Benigni
Mister Geppetto
Marine Vacth
Fata Turchina
Gigi Proietti
Mangiafuoco
Massimo Ceccherini
Volpe
Rocco Papaleo
Gatto
Alessio Di Domenicantonio
Lucignolo
Marcello Fonte
Pappagallo
Davide Marotta
Grillo Parlante
Gigio Morra
Moreno
Paolo Graziosi
Mastro Ciliegia
Barbara Enrichi
Barbara
Sergio Forconi
Cecconi
Pietro Fornaciari
Custode della scuola
Alida Baldari Calabria
Fata turchina bambina
Gianfranco Gallo
Civetta
Massimiliano Gallo
Corvo
Teco Celio
Giudice Gorilla
Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 27, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.38x
+$4.7M net gain
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Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matteo Garrone
- Screenplay & Story
- Matteo Garrone, Massimo Ceccherini
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- Pinocchio
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $12.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.1M
- Production Studios
- Archimede, Recorded Picture Company, Le Pacte, RAI Cinema, Leone Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matteo Garrone
Matteo Garrone, Massimo Ceccherini, Carlo Collodi
Dario Marianelli
Nicolai Brüel
Marco Spoletini
Matteo Garrone, Jeremy Thomas, Jean Labadie, Peter Watson, Anne-Laure Labadie
Department Leadership Roster
Matteo Garrone
Screenplay
Matteo Garrone
Director
Matteo Garrone
Producer
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Jean Labadie
Producer
Michal Křeček
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicolai Brüel
Director of Photography
Marco Spoletini
Editor
Dimitri Capuani
Production Design
Anne-Laure Labadie
Producer
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Massimo Ceccherini
Screenplay
Paolo Del Brocco
Producer
Massimo Cantini Parrini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Not Recommended For Young Children
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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?
Old woodcarver Geppetto fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio, who magically comes to life. Pinocchio longs for adventure and is easily led astray, encountering magical beasts, fantastical spectacles, while making friends and foes along his journey. However, his dream is to become a real boy, which can only come true if he finally changes his ways.
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Matteo Garrone.
Who stars in Pinocchio?
The principal cast of Pinocchio includes Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth, Gigi Proietti, Massimo Ceccherini.
When was Pinocchio released and how long is it?
Pinocchio was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pinocchio?
Pinocchio had a reported production budget of $12.4M and grossed $17.1M at the worldwide box office (1.38 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Pinocchio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pinocchio was composed by Dario Marianelli.
Is Pinocchio based on a book or true story?
Pinocchio is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlo Collodi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pinocchio?
Pinocchio holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).