Pinocchio (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1971, Pinocchio is a comedy film directed by Corey Allen, running about 79 minutes. “It's not his nose that grows!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is a bawdy burlesque version of the famous fairy tale. Instead of Gepetto, the old-man woodcarver, we have Geppeta, an apparently frustrated and nubile young virgin. Geppeta carves Pinocchio for herself as a gorgeous young hunk. Geppeta's fairy godmother, a blonde played by Dyanne Thorne, magically transforms the young stud Pinocchio into a living man, who is quickly brought to work in the local whorehouse as a prize stud and exhibitionist. Nothing -- not even sex -- is taken seriously in this lighthearted, semi-pornographic offering. The film was originally rated X, but was later re-edited and given an R by the MPAA in 1977
Who’s in it. Pinocchio stars Alex Roman as Pinocchio, Monica Gayle as Gepetta, Dyanne Thorne as Fairy Godmother and Karen Smith as Mabella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Pinocchio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pinocchio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pinocchio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinocchio (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pinocchio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pinocchio worth watching?
- Pinocchio holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pinocchio?
- Pinocchio stars Alex Roman, Monica Gayle, Dyanne Thorne, Karen Smith and Debbie Osborne.
- When was Pinocchio released?
- Pinocchio was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.