
Movie review
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- November 9, 2022
- Age Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 117 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio.
Representation / casting choices
Natural voice casting and character designs fit the historical Italian setting with no forced diversity or audience-visible signaling.
Political / ideological dialogue
Recurring anti-fascist lines and scenes push disobedience to authority as the hero’s path.
Identity-driven story themes
No modern race, gender, or queer identity arcs; focus stays on literal puppet individuality and family.
Institutional / cultural critique
Fascism, militarism, and blind conformity form the core backdrop and villain system.
