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The Book of Life

2014Movie1 h 35 minPG

Animation Family

74

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Rotten Tomatoes

An awe-inspiring, romantic animated movie about fantasy and family, with standout score and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Two worlds. One love.

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.

Feels like

Vibrant Mexican Folklore
Musical Fantasy Adventure
Visual Spectacle
Heartfelt Family Drama
Romantic Triangle
Day of the Dead Imagery
Cultural Celebration
Emotionally Resonant Score

Crew

Directed by: Jorge R. Gutierrez
Written by: Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale
Produced by: Guillermo del Toro, Brad Booker, Aaron Berger
Music by: Gustavo Santaolalla

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Facts

October 1, 2014 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released: October 1, 2014
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $50 million
Box office: $97 million
Available in: 88 countries

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, Childhood Friend Romance, Funny Background Event +9

Oh, Crap!
Childhood Friend Romance
Funny Background Event
Noodle Incident
Teleport Spam
Everybody Hates Hades
Time-Passes Montage
Anachronism Stew
Casting Gag
All There in the Script
Vitriolic Best Buds
Trailers Always Spoil

12 of 240 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Book of Life?"

Questions about The Book of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Book of Life?

In the United States, The Book of Life streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is The Book of Life worth watching?

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 67).

Is The Book of Life okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Book of Life good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Book of Life?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Book of Life use?

Oh, Crap!Childhood Friend RomanceFunny Background EventNoodle IncidentTeleport SpamEverybody Hates HadesTime-Passes MontageAnachronism StewCasting GagAll There in the ScriptVitriolic Best BudsTrailers Always Spoiland 228 more

TV Tropes lists 240 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, Childhood Friend Romance, and Funny Background Event.