Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
Kernel Score: 91% · 3,264 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2022-11-09
Runtime: 117 minutes
Is Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio worth watching?
Must-watch. Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion Pinocchio is dark, beautiful and moving, set in fascist Italy with a story about being loved as you are. It's more serious than most family films, and easily one of the best animated movies in years.
Watch it if you
- love stop-motion animation
- like fairy tales with real darkness
- want an animated film that adults will enjoy too
Skip it if you
- have very young or easily scared children
- expect the cuddly Disney version
Best for: Family night with older kids
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a PG dark fantasy stop-motion film set against the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Dark fantasy themes and wartime fascism backdrop include some intense moments, rated PG.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
If you liked Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Coraline (2009) — 90%: Stop-motion fantasy with a dark and wondrous streak
- Corpse Bride (2005) — 86%: Gothic stop-motion romance with darkly comic touches
- Pan's Labyrinth (2006) — 87%: Del Toro's dark fairy tale set during a war
- My Life as a Zucchini (2016) — 87%: Moving stop-motion drama about childhood and loss
- The Boy and the Heron (2023) — 85%: Dreamlike, beautifully drawn fantasy about grief
- Klaus (2019) — 92%: Warm, handsome animated story about kindness
Director
Mark Gustafson
Cast
- 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)
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio FAQ
Is Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio worth watching?
Must-watch. Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion Pinocchio is dark, beautiful and moving, set in fascist Italy with a story about being loved as you are. It's more serious than most family films, and easily one of the best animated movies in years.
Where can I watch Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio?
In the US you can stream Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio on Netflix.
Is Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio OK for kids?
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a PG dark fantasy stop-motion film set against the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy.
What movies are like Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio?
If you liked Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, try Coraline, Corpse Bride, Pan's Labyrinth and My Life as a Zucchini.