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The Book of Life

The Book of Life

Two worlds. One love.

20147.51h 35m

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.

Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez
Written by Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale
Produced by Guillermo del Toro, Brad Booker, Carina Schulze
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $97.4M

Top Cast

Diego Luna

Diego Luna

Manolo (voice)

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Joaquin (voice)

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña

Maria (voice)

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Mary Beth (voice)

Eugenio Derbez

Eugenio Derbez

Chato (voice)

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Pancho Rodriguez (voice)

Gabriel Iglesias

Gabriel Iglesias

Pepe Rodriguez (voice)

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Xibalba (voice)

Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo

La Muerte (voice)

Ana de la Reguera

Ana de la Reguera

Carmen Sánchez (voice)

Themes & Keywords

mexicobullfightinglove triangleafterlifeday of the deadovercoming fears

About The Book of Life

The Book of Life is a animation, adventure, comedy, family, fantasy film released in 2014 exploring themes of mexico, bullfighting, love triangle, afterlife, day of the dead, overcoming fears. Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, it stars Diego Luna, Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldaña. 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.

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