Pinocchio

1h 28m · 1940 · Directed by Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Pinocchio (1940) runs 1h 28m, directed by Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Family

Where to watch: Disney+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)