Pinocchio: Unstrung (2026)
▸ Must watch
The verdict
Pinocchio: Unstrung lands among the stronger English films on offer right now. It carries a 8.5/10 on TMDB across 10 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. It's a tight 82-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. It's in theatres in Canada now — best caught on the big screen.
Premiered at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.
The reviews lean clearly positive. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Good to know
| Runtime | 82 min — short |
| Genre | Horror / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Cast
Jude Evan Lloyd
Pinocchio (voice)
Robert Englund
Cricket (voice)
Cameron Bell
James
Jessica Balmer
Mia
Richard Brake
Geppetto
Jack Art Gray
Dudley
Where to watch in Canada
In theatres
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Pinocchio: Unstrung worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.5/10 on audience ratings. The reviews lean clearly positive.
Where can I watch Pinocchio: Unstrung?
Pinocchio: Unstrung is currently playing in theatres across Canada. An OTT release hasn't been announced yet.
When is Pinocchio: Unstrung releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
An OTT release date for Pinocchio: Unstrung hasn't been officially announced yet. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
What language is Pinocchio: Unstrung in?
Pinocchio: Unstrung is an English film (Horror / Fantasy).