The Book of Life

Oct 1, 2014

1h 35m

★ 7.5

Two worlds. One love.

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

Adventure

Comedy

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Reel FX Creative Studios

20th Century Fox Animation

Chatrone

The Book of Life Trailers

Cast

Manolo (voice)

Diego Luna

Joaquin (voice)

Channing Tatum

Maria (voice)

Zoe Saldaña

Mary Beth (voice)

Christina Applegate

Chato (voice)

Eugenio Derbez

Pancho Rodriguez (voice)

Cheech Marin

Pepe Rodriguez (voice)

Gabriel Iglesias

Xibalba (voice)

Ron Perlman

La Muerte (voice)

Kate del Castillo

Carmen Sánchez (voice)

Ana de la Reguera

Chakal (voice)

Dan Navarro

Candle Maker (voice)

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