The Book of Life
“Two worlds. One love.”
2014•PG•1h 35m•7.5•Released
AnimationFamilyFantasy
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.
Director
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Writer
Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$97M
Languages
English
Studio
Reel FX Creative Studios
Cast
Diego Luna
Manolo (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Maria (voice)
Channing Tatum
Joaquin (voice)
Ron Perlman
Xibalba (voice)
Christina Applegate
Mary Beth (voice)
Ice Cube
Candle Maker (voice)
Kate del Castillo
La Muerte (voice)
Héctor Elizondo
Carlos Sanchez (voice)
Danny Trejo
Skeleton Luis (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
General Posada / Dali / Chuy (voice)
Ana de la Reguera
Skeleton Carmen (voice)
Emil-Bastien Bouffard
Young Manolo (voice)
Elijah Rodriguez
Young Joaquin (voice)
Genesis Ochoa
Young Maria (voice)
Plácido Domingo
Skeleton Jorge (voice)
Production
Company
Reel FX Creative Studios
Company
20th Century Fox Animation
Company
Chatrone
Producer
Guillermo del Toro
Producer
Brad Booker
Producer
Carina Schulze
Producer
Aaron Berger
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