The Book of Life.

Name: The Book of Life
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Musical
Released: 2014-10-17
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Eugenio Derbez

The best story is the one you choose.

A young musician struggles between his family's expectations and his own hopes. A supernatural wager sends him through extraordinary realms connected to memory, love and the people who came before him.

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Why it’s a little special

Carved-puppet styling and a vibrant celebration of Mexican traditions support its story about choosing your own path.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Death, an apparent poisoning, skeletons, bullfighting and battle scenes appear. Discuss its fantasy treatment of the afterlife and Day of the Dead.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Jorge R. Gutierrez
Starring: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Eugenio Derbez, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, Cheech Marin, Anjelah Johnson, Plácido Domingo, Héctor Elizondo
Written by: Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale
Produced by: Guillermo del Toro, Aaron D. Berger, Brad Booker, Carina Schulze, Aron Warner, Cary Granat, Chuck Peil
Release date: October 17, 2014
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Musical
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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