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Pinocchio (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Pinocchio is a 2002 fantasy comedy starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Carlo Giuffrè. It is based on The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and John Hooper. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $44.3 million worldwide. It holds 58% on TMDB.

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Pinocchio (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pinocchio About?

The premise of Pinocchio without spoilers, adapted from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and John Hooper. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A whimsical and heartwarming story follows a wooden puppet's journey to become a real boy. Guided by a magical blue fairy and a playful conscience, he experiences both joy and peril as he learns about honesty, courage, and the importance of family. Filled with humor and memorable characters, this retelling of a beloved classic offers an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences of all ages.

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Cast & crew

Pinocchio Cast

Roberto Benigni leads the cast, with Nicoletta Braschi and Carlo Giuffrè.

Ratings

Pinocchio Reviews & Ratings

Pinocchio holds 58% on TMDB.

Plot

Pinocchio Plot Summary

What happens in Pinocchio from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the cinematic adventure begins, a gentle narrator, Jiminy Cricket, recounts the origins of this classic tale. We enter a world shared with a resourceful, solitary cricket who seeks a true home. His journey leads him to the modest dwelling of Geppetto, a widowed woodcarver accompanied by his beloved pets, Figaro the cat and Cleo the fish. Here, he witnesses Geppetto engrossed in the beautiful craft of creating a small wooden puppet, shaped by memories of his late son. The attentive woodcarver meticulously shapes the puppet, whose significance weighs heavily upon him.

Full summary

The whole story of Pinocchio, scene by scene

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Box office

Pinocchio Box Office

Pinocchio grossed $44.3 million worldwide. $3.7 million came from the US and Canada and $40.6 million (92%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$44.3M

US & Canada
$3.7M
International
$40.6M
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Videos

Pinocchio Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pinocchio.

Pinocchio (2002) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pinocchio?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who provides the voice for Jiminy Cricket?

Details

Pinocchio Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Pinóquio” and “Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio”.

Also known as
  • Pinóquio
  • Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio
  • Pinocho
  • Пиноккио
  • Pinokkió
  • פינוקיו
  • Пинокио
  • Піноккіо
  • 木偶奇遇记
  • 피노키오
  • پینوکیو
  • Pinokyo
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  • Pinokio

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FAQ

Pinocchio FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Pinocchio, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pinocchio?

Pinocchio runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Pinocchio released?

Pinocchio was released on December 25, 2002.

Who is in the cast of Pinocchio?

Pinocchio stars Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Carlo Giuffrè.

How much did Pinocchio make at the box office?

Pinocchio grossed $44.3 million worldwide ($3.7 million domestic, $40.6 million international).

How is Pinocchio rated?

Pinocchio has 58% on TMDB.

Is Pinocchio based on a book?

Yes. Pinocchio is adapted from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, John Hooper and Anna Kraczyna.

Does Pinocchio have a post-credit scene?

No. Pinocchio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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