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Pinocchio
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Disney masterpiece is darker than you may remember.
updated 06.24.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Pinocchio
Parents need to know that this Disney classic handily passes the test of time for a beautiful and effective lesson on the perils of doing wrong when you should know better. Some scenes and themes may be intense for younger or sensitive viewers, such as when Pinocchio is kidnapped and caged, threatened with destruction, can't find his father, and/or nearly drowns. They should also be aware that Pinocchio's friend Lampwick introduces him to cigar smoking, but is punished for it. Kids may be disturbed by Pleasure Island, where "bad boys" are turned into donkeys and sent to work in salt mines. But overall this morality tale is a good reminder of the importance of listening to your conscience.
Read our full review by Nancy Davis Kho
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it means to "let your conscience be your guide." How do you tell the difference between right and wrong, and what do you do if you can't figure it out? When Pinocchio is first kidnapped, Jiminy wants to tell Geppetto but worries about being "snitchy." What's the difference between being a tattletale and helping a friend in danger?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives inI rate this title on for age 5 and give it- Lives inI rate this title off for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Young children don't always have the attention span to get the whole message. All they see is Pinocchio smoking and drinking and are off doing something else when he suffers the consequences... It's not appropriate for any child under 5 in my oppinion and frankly was better off staying in the vault.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Scary for some
This movie tells you why you should say no to drugs, but also it includes some bad language, and it can scare few (My mom was scared), so it's pretty dark for a few minutes, then it kinda clears up.
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