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The Book of Life (2014)

Film · 1h 35m · Rated PG

Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical

A young man's journey through vibrant, fantastical worlds balances family duty with the pursuit of true love.

Epic, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

The Book of Life parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is The Book of Life about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJorge R. Gutierrez
StarringDiego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube

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