Pinocchio (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Pinocchio is a fantasy, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Peter Medak, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
Who’s in it. Pinocchio stars James Coburn as The Gypsy, Carl Reiner as Geppetto, Paul Reubens as Pinocchio and Lainie Kazan as Sophia, the Blue Fairy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinocchio (1984)?
- 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 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pinocchio?
- Pinocchio stars James Coburn, Carl Reiner, Paul Reubens, Lainie Kazan and Jim Belushi.
- When was Pinocchio released?
- Pinocchio was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.