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Pinocchio (2022 film)

Pinocchio is a 2022 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pinocchio is a 2022 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis. It is a live-action and CGI remake of Disney’s 1940 animated film, itself based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. The film premiered on Disney+ on September 8, 2022, and received generally negative reviews.

Plot

The film follows Geppetto’s wooden puppet Pinocchio after a blue fairy brings him to life. Pinocchio is guided by Jiminy Cricket while encountering various characters and temptations on his way toward becoming a real boy.

Production

Pinocchio was directed by Robert Zemeckis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Weitz. The film combines live-action performance with CGI and was produced by Disney as a remake of its earlier animated adaptation.

Release

The film was released on Disney+ on September 8, 2022, rather than in theatres. Rotten Tomatoes lists the streaming release date and runtime as 1 hour 51 minutes.

Reception

Critical response was generally negative, according to the Wikipedia source. The film also received six Golden Raspberry Award nominations and won in the category Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.

Key facts

  • It is a live-action remake of Disney’s 1940 animated Pinocchio.
  • The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and co-written by Zemeckis and Chris Weitz.
  • Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voicing Pinocchio.
  • The film was released exclusively on Disney+ as part of Disney+ Day on September 8, 2022.
  • It received generally negative reviews from critics and won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.
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Canadian context

It was available to Canadian audiences through Disney+, which is widely used in Canada for streaming studio films.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pinocchio (2022 film)?
It is a 2022 American musical fantasy film and a live-action/CGI remake of Disney’s 1940 Pinocchio.
Who directed Pinocchio (2022 film)?
Robert Zemeckis directed the film.
When was it released?
It was released on Disney+ on September 8, 2022.
Who plays Geppetto?
Tom Hanks plays Geppetto.
What is it based on?
It is based on Disney’s 1940 animated Pinocchio, which in turn is based on Carlo Collodi’s The Adventures of Pinocchio.
How was the film received?
It received generally negative reviews and won a Razzie award for Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(2022_live-action_film)
    Supports: Director, cast, premise, release date, reception, and Razzie result.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pinocchio_2022
    Supports: Director, producers, writers, distributor, genre, language, release date, and runtime.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(2022_live-action_film)
    Supports: The film is a live-action remake and the release platform Disney+.
  4. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio_(2022)
    Supports: The film is Disney’s remake of the 1940 animated film and was released on Disney+ on September 8, 2022.