Pinocchio_
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"When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Pinocchio earned $164.0M worldwide on a $2.6M budget — a 6,208% return on investment.
Norman Ferguson →
Year context
Pinocchio was released 86 years ago in 1940.
CAST (14)
Dickie Jones
Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
Christian Rub
Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)
Evelyn Venable
The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)
Walter Catlett
'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Judels
Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
MD
Marion Darlington
Birds (voice) (uncredited)
JM
John McLeish
Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
PP
Patricia Page
Marionettes (voice) (uncredited)
Thurl Ravenscroft
Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
SB
Stuart Buchanan
Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
CREW
Director
BOX OFFICE
$2.6M
Budget
$164.0M
Revenue
+6208%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
G
Academy Award for Best Original Score
1941
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (6,163 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$2,600,000
Box Office
$164,000,000
Profit
+$161,400,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pinocchio about?
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.
How long is Pinocchio?
Pinocchio has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Norman Ferguson.
Who stars in Pinocchio?
The cast of Pinocchio includes Dickie Jones, Cliff Edwards, Christian Rub, Evelyn Venable, Walter Catlett.
How much did Pinocchio make at the box office?
Pinocchio earned $164,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,600,000.
What is the rating of Pinocchio?
Pinocchio has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 6,163 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Animation
Family
Fantasy
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