---
title: "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/guillermo-del-toro-s-pinocchio-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 555604
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a film that takes place in a historical setting. The story is set in Italy during a period of time when the country was under the influence of a particular political ideology. The film revolves around a wooden boy who has been brought magically to life. This character struggles with the expectations placed upon him by his father. The father's desires for the wooden boy are a central aspect of the narrative. The film's setting and the character's circumstances are influenced by the societal and cultural context of the time.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wooden boy awakens in fascist Italy, yearning to meet his father's expectations."

### Why Watch
- Animated musical adaptation
- Set during the rise of fascism in Mussolini’s Italy
- Directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson

### Caveats & Content Note
- Dark tone may be intense for younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s dark fantasy elements and political backdrop make it more appropriate for mature children and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark-fantasy, political, emotional, musical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Gustafson, Guillermo del Toro
- **Networks / Studios**: The Jim Henson Company, ShadowMachine, Double Dare You

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ewan McGregor** as *Cricket (voice)*
- **David Bradley** as *Geppetto (voice)*
- **Gregory Mann** as *Pinocchio / Carlo (voice)*
- **Burn Gorman** as *Priest (voice)*
- **Ron Perlman** as *Podesta (voice)*
- **John Turturro** as *Dottore (voice)*
- **Finn Wolfhard** as *Candlewick (voice)*
- **Cate Blanchett** as *Spazzatura (voice)*
- **Tim Blake Nelson** as *Black Rabbits (voice)*
- **Christoph Waltz** as *Count Volpe (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated musical dark fantasy adventure drama.

### Q: Who directed Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio?
The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson.

### Q: When was the movie released in the United States?
It was released on November 9, 2022.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs for 1 hour and 57 minutes.

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