Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
PGUnited States rating20221h 57mAnimation, Fantasy, Adventure
This version of the classic tale is set in 1940s Italy and follows a wooden puppet who comes to life. He navigates a world of complex choices while trying to find his way and stay close to his creator. It is a more serious take on the story that explores what it means to grow up and be honest.
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PG US
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This version of the classic tale is set in 1940s Italy and follows a wooden puppet who comes to life. He navigates a world of complex choices while trying to find his way and stay close to his creator. It is a more serious take on the story that explores what it means to grow up and be honest.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Strong
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Gentle
- The stop motion animation provides a deliberate and steady pace with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryPinocchio is hit by a truck and enters a dark afterlife realm.
- Approx.SomePinocchio is held in a military training camp and faces the threat of being drafted.
- Approx.ScaryA large, terrifying fish swallows characters and they are trapped inside its belly.
- Approx.ScaryPinocchio faces a choice that involves a dangerous explosion to defeat a monster.
Talk about it after
- 1Why do you think Pinocchio felt it was important to be honest even when it was hard?
- 2How did Pinocchio show courage when he had to make a big decision to help his father?
- 3What did you think about the different ways the characters showed they cared for one another?
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