Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Best from age 10 · PG · 2022 · 117 min
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro reimagines Pinocchio during fascist Italy, where a wooden boy struggles to find his place and live up to his father's hopes. It's a visually stunning stop-motion adventure exploring life, death, and what it means to be human.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate5/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Strong6/10
Heads up
- Children are endangered by war
- Characters experience significant loss
- A character is brought back to life multiple times
Models well
- Acceptance and individuality
- Love and loss
- Defiance against tyranny
- Finding your purpose
Talk about it after
- What makes someone real or human?
- The dangers of blind obedience
- Dealing with grief and change
Cast & crew
Pinocchio director Guillermo del Toro on the joy of hand-crafted animation | BFI in Conversation
SCENE AT THE ACADEMY: Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
How Guillermo del Toro Achieved His Vision for Pinocchio | Netflix
A Jigsaw of Themes: The Original Score of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Netflix
In the Booth with the Cast
'GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO' with Guillermo del Toro & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations
Handcrafting Pinocchio Behind The Scenes
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Crafting "Ciao Papa" | Netflix