The Book of Life
Seen it?2014 | 95 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and families. If you loved Encanto or Mary Poppins, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 PGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$97 million worldwide on a $50 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez
- Diego LunaManolo (voice)
- Zoe SaldañaMaria (voice)
- Channing TatumJoaquin (voice)
- Ron PerlmanXibalba (voice)
- Christina ApplegateMary Beth (voice)
- Ice CubeCandle Maker (voice)
- Kate del CastilloLa Muerte (voice)
- Héctor ElizondoCarlos Sanchez (voice)
- Danny TrejoSkeleton Luis (voice)
- Carlos AlazraquiGeneral Posada / Dali / Chuy (voice)