---
title: "Pinocchio"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pinocchio-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10895
imdb_id: "tt0032910"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 6286
content_rating: "G"
---

# Pinocchio (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pinocchio-1940

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pinocchio is a 1940 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The film is loosely based on Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. It tells the story of a wooden puppet created by the kind woodcarver Geppetto, who wishes for a son. A fairy grants life to the puppet, named Pinocchio, with the condition that he must prove himself brave, truthful, and unselfish to become a real boy. Guided by Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio embarks on an adventure filled with challenges that test his character. The film was directed by Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, and Ben Sharpsteen, with supervision from Ben Sharpsteen and Hamilton Luske. Voice actors include Dickie Jones as Pinocchio and Christian Rub as Geppetto. The film combines fantasy and moral lessons in its narrative, reflecting themes from Collodi’s original tale.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wooden puppet must prove himself worthy to become a real boy through trials of bravery and truth."

### Why Watch
- Masterful animation for its era
- Timeless moral themes
- Memorable musical sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Dated pacing by modern standards
- Some scenes may frighten younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for families but contains moments of peril and deception.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: whimsical, moral, adventurous, classic, heartfelt

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, fuboTV, Artiflix | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus, Artiflix | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Artiflix | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus, Artiflix | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dickie Jones** as *Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Cliff Edwards** as *Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Christian Rub** as *Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Evelyn Venable** as *The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Walter Catlett** as *'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Mel Blanc** as *Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Charles Judels** as *Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Frankie Darro** as *Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Don Brodie** as *Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Marion Darlington** as *Birds (voice) (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on the original book?
Yes, it adapts Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio.

### Q: Does Pinocchio become a real boy?
His journey involves proving himself worthy of becoming one.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Pinocchio, Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, and the Blue Fairy are central.

### Q: Is it scary for kids?
Some scenes involve danger and consequences that may unsettle young viewers.

### Q: What makes this version unique?
It emphasizes character growth and moral development through fantasy elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pinocchio - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio)
- [Official site](https://d23.com/a-to-z/pinocchio-film/)
- [Pinocchio - Disney Movies](https://movies.disney.com/pinocchio)
- [Pinocchio (1940) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0032910)
- [Pinocchio (1940 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(1940_film))
- [The Adventures of Pinocchio | Summary, Characters, & Facts](https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Adventures-of-Pinocchio)

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