Buratino (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2009, Buratino is a comedy film directed by Rasmus Merivoo, running about 76 minutes. “A wooden boy saves the planet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Imagine a mix of Repo Man, Oliver! and Pinocchio and you're on the road to grasping the tone of this bizarre Estonian take on Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy's character Buratino, a wooden boy (or boyus woodenus, as the doctors in the film refer to him). Buratino's virginal mother wishes upon a star for a son and is immediately answered by what can only be called a rape-splinter. The woman gives birth almost immediately to her little wooden Buratino.
Who’s in it. Buratino stars Mikk Nurga as Buratino, Jelena Radevitsh as Malviina, Marina Solopchenko as Mamma Carlo and Jaan Rekkor as Carabas Barabas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Buratino has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buratino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buratino tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buratino (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buratino change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buratino worth watching?
- Buratino holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buratino?
- Buratino stars Mikk Nurga, Jelena Radevitsh, Marina Solopchenko, Jaan Rekkor and Lev Jelissejev.
- When was Buratino released?
- Buratino was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.