Geppetto (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Geppetto is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Tom Moore, running about 89 minutes. “When a man wishes for a son, he learns what it means to be a father.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Geppetto is a 2000 made-for-television musical remake of the popular children’s book The Adventures of Pinocchio and the original 1940 Disney film. Starring Drew Carey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the film debuted on The Wonderful World of Disney. The score featured original songs written by Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz. Schwartz had developed the songs as a reunion for Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, but Andrews was undergoing throat surgery so the idea was dropped.
Who’s in it. Geppetto stars Drew Carey as Geppetto, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Blue Fairy, Brent Spiner as Stromboli and René Auberjonois as Prof Buonragazzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Geppetto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Geppetto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Geppetto tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Geppetto (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Geppetto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Geppetto worth watching?
- Geppetto holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Geppetto?
- Geppetto stars Drew Carey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brent Spiner, René Auberjonois and Seth Adkins.
- When was Geppetto released?
- Geppetto was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.