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Pinocchio
Movie (1940)
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
Movie (1940)
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
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Sex & Nudity
Very little sexual content: Jiminy Cricket touches the rear end of a female statue, realizes what he's doing, and apologizes.
Violence & Gore
Cartoonish violence: a character shoots a gun at a suspected intruder, young boys fight and destroy a mansion, and characters are hit in the face.
Profanity
The editorial review marks strong language as absent.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Frequent smoking and drinking: Geppetto smokes a pipe, kids smoke cigars and act intoxicated after beer, and Stromboli swigs wine from a bottle.
Frightening Scenes
Intense scenes include Pinocchio being kidnapped and caged, threatened with destruction, and nearly drowning, plus Pleasure Island where bad boys become donkeys.
Other things to know
Pleasure Island was later an adult-themed part of Walt Disney World, and there is plenty of tie-in merchandise available.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Strong themes of being brave, truthful, and unselfish, with humility, compassion, and integrity as additional themes.
Role models
Jiminy Cricket teaches right from wrong and Geppetto is kind and selfless, while villains are manipulative and clearly evil.
Representation
The review notes that Pinocchio's cuckoo-clock imagery and Jiminy Cricket's presence are noted, while the review's own diversity note is a site-wide request for suggestions rather than an assessment of this film's representation. It does not assess the film's gender roles, stereotyping, or cultural portrayals.
Learning
The editorial review marks educational content as absent.
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