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.
Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez
mexico
bullfighting
love triangle
afterlife
musical
day of the dead
overcoming fears
Rank
#36 in 2014·#1860 overall
Trailer
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Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
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Cast
Diego Luna
Manolo (voice)
Channing Tatum
Joaquin (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Maria (voice)
Christina Applegate
Mary Beth (voice)
Eugenio Derbez
Chato (voice)
Cheech Marin
Pancho Rodriguez (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
Pepe Rodriguez (voice)
Ron Perlman
Xibalba (voice)
Kate del Castillo
La Muerte (voice)
Ana de la Reguera
Carmen Sánchez (voice)
Dan Navarro
Chakal (voice)
Ice Cube
Candle Maker (voice)
Crew
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Director
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Writer
Doug Langdale
Writer
Gustavo Santaolalla
Original Music Composer
Guillermo del Toro
Producer
Brad Booker
Producer
Aron Warner
Executive Producer
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Additional Music
Germaine Franco
Additional Music
Mark Mangini
Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Playback Singer
Germaine Franco
Orchestrator
Popular Reviews
3089 reviews
vi
10.0★ · 11/23/15
manolo's entire family is dead
manolo's entire family is dead
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Jayvee
10.0★ · 05/07/26
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THE BOOK OF LIFE FULL MOVIE #movies #thebookoflife #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp
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shai
8.0★ · 04/19/26
sometimes polyamory can save everyone no? jk i love the soundtrack!! i never knew i needed a mariachi version of creep 🥹
sometimes polyamory can save everyone no? jk i love the soundtrack!! i never knew i needed a mariachi version of creep 🥹
