Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Adventure. Excitement. Fantasy. One boy has a nose for it all. It's delightful! And that's no lie!

1987 • 83 min • Animation · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

Pinocchio and his friends, a glow worm and a marionette, search for a magic music box, putting them in danger from the evil Scalawag and the Emperor of the Night.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

27 reviews

56 Audience · 27 · 100%

Pinocchio, accompanied by his trusty glow worm and a new marionette friend, embarks on a quest to find a magical music box. Their journey is fraught with peril as they encounter the villainous Scalawag and face the formidable Emperor of the Night.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some animated sequences might be intense for very young viewers
The villains can be quite menacing

What it models well

Loyalty to friends
The importance of honesty
Consequences of bad choices
Courage in the face of fear

Talk about it after

What makes a real friend?
The difference between right and wrong choices
Why it’s important to keep promises

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.