The Book of Life (2014)
A young man's journey through vibrant, fantastical worlds balances family duty with the pursuit of true 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.
How intense is The Book of Life?
The Book of Life has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The Book of Life feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightDate nightFull attention
Where to stream The Book of Life
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Is The Book of Life for you?
Is The Book of Life scary?
No. The Book of Life is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Book of Life gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Book of Life sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Book of Life OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Book of Life?
The Book of Life runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Book of Life?
The Book of Life is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Book of Life have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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