The Book of Life (2014)
Movie 1h 35m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night
AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy
Released in 2014, The Book of Life is an adventure, animation and comedy movie. It is directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez. The cast includes Ana de la Reguera, Ron Perlman and Diego Luna. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
76Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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 three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
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Cast & crew
- Jorge R. GutierrezDirector
- Ana de la Regueraas Carmen Sánchez (voice)
- Ron Perlmanas Xibalba (voice)
- Diego Lunaas Manolo (voice)
- Danny Trejoas Skeleton Luis (voice)
- Zoe Saldañaas Maria (voice)
- Ice Cubeas Candle Maker (voice)
- Cheech Marinas Pancho Rodriguez (voice)
- Carlos Alazraquias General Posada / Dali / Chuy (voice)
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Questions about The Book of Life
- What genre is The Book of Life?
- The Book of Life is categorised as Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in The Book of Life?
- Ana de la Reguera, Ron Perlman, Diego Luna, Danny Trejo, Zoe Saldaña appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Book of Life?
- Jorge R. Gutierrez directed The Book of Life.
- How long is The Book of Life?
- The Book of Life runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Is The Book of Life worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Book of Life?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
