IMDb 3.2 2021 HD

Pinocchio: A True Story

Pinocchio: A True Story

2021
Animation Family Fantasy
94 min PG RU
2.903 / 10
3.2 IMDB

Young Pinocchio runs away from his genius creator Jepetto. Accompanied by his horse Tibalt, he aims to see the world while joining the traveling circus ran by hustler…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Vasily Rovensky
Starring
Pauly Shore / Filipp Lebedev / Jon Heder / Diomid Vinogradov / Tom Kenny / Anton Eldarov / Eliza Martirosova / Andrey Kurganov

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

whimsical uneven adventurous predictable charming formulaic spirited uninspired energetic bland novel

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'Pinocchio: A True Story' is intriguing: a young puppet escapes his creator, Jepetto, to join a circus. The voice talents, including Diomid Vinogradov, are present, but the performances don't always land with significant impact. The…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Pinocchio: A True Story’ offers a fresh, if slightly unconventional, spin on the classic fable. This version casts Pinocchio as a spirited runaway, eager to see the world and drawn into the orbit of a travelling circus. The…

S
Sophia Chen
Apr 2, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This animated rendition of Pinocchio presents a young puppet seeking adventure rather than redemption. His flight from Jepetto leads him to Modjafocco's circus, a setting ripe for visual spectacle that isn't fully realised here. The voice acting, while…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Pinocchio: A True Story', we find a curious interpretation where our titular character deserts his maker, Jepetto, for the allure of a travelling circus. The voice cast, including Pauly Shore and Jon Heder, brings a certain recognisable…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This animated take on the wooden boy offers a departure from tradition, framing Pinocchio as a runaway eager to experience the world. The plot sees him join a travelling circus, a premise that promises vibrancy. However, the execution…

FAQs

Pinocchio's primary motivation in 'Pinocchio: A True Story' is a desire to explore the world beyond his creator Jepetto's workshop. He actively chooses to run away, seeking new experiences and opportunities. His immediate objective is to join the travelling circus managed by Modjafocco, indicating a yearning for adventure and a life less ordinary from the very start of his animated existence.