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From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is 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 three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.
Original Release
10/01/2014
US Release
10/17/2014
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diego Luna | Manolo (voice) / Manolo |
| Zoe Saldana | Maria (voice) / Maria |
| Channing Tatum | Joaquin (voice) / Joaquin |
| Ron Perlman | Xibalba (voice) / Xibalba |
| Christina Applegate | Mary Beth (voice) / Mary Beth |
| Ice Cube | Candle Maker (voice) / Candle Maker |
| Kate del Castillo | La Muerte (voice) / La Muerte |
| Hector Elizondo | Carlos Sanchez (voice) / Carlos Sanchez |
| Danny Trejo | Skeleton Luis (voice) / Skeleton Luis |
| Carlos Alazraqui | Chuy (voice) / General Posada / Dali / Chuy |
Directors
Writers
Doug Langdale, Heather Brittain O'Scanlon
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diego Luna | Manolo (voice) / Manolo |
| Zoe Saldana | Maria (voice) / Maria |
| Channing Tatum | Joaquin (voice) / Joaquin |
| Ron Perlman | Xibalba (voice) / Xibalba |
| Christina Applegate | Mary Beth (voice) / Mary Beth |
| Ice Cube | Candle Maker (voice) / Candle Maker |
| Kate del Castillo | La Muerte (voice) / La Muerte |
| Hector Elizondo | Carlos Sanchez (voice) / Carlos Sanchez |
| Danny Trejo | Skeleton Luis (voice) / Skeleton Luis |
| Carlos Alazraqui | Chuy (voice) / General Posada / Dali / Chuy |
| Anabell Gardoqui | Skeleton Carmen / Carmen Sánchez (voice) |
| Emil-Bastien Bouffard | Young Manolo (voice) / Young Manolo |
| Elijah Rodriguez | Young Joaquin |
| Genesis Ochoa | Young Maria (voice) / Young Maria |
| Placido Domingo | Skeleton Jorge (voice) / Skeleton Jorge |
| Eugenio Derbez | Chato (voice) / Chato |
| Gabriel Iglesias | Pepe Rodriguez (voice) / Pepe Rodriguez |
| Trey Bumpass | Goth Kid / Orphan |
| Dan Navarro | Chakal (voice) / Chakal |
| Kennedy Peil | Sasha / Sasha (voice) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Aron Warner | Executive Producer |
| Cary Granat | Executive Producer |
| Chuck Peil | Executive Producer |
| Aaron Berger | Producer |
| Brad Booker | Producer |
| Guillermo Del Toro | Producer |
| Chris DiGiovanni | Producer |
| Heather M. Drummons | Producer |
| Ryan Harris | Producer |
| Wes Lui | Producer |
| Greg Lyons | Producer |
| Carina Schulze | Producer |
| Geoffrey Stott | Producer |
| Matthew Teevan | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Book Of Life (Trailer 1)
The Book Of Life (Trailer 2)
The Book of Life (UK Trailer 1)
Clips
The Book Of Life: No One's That Big
The Book Of Life: Land Of The Remembered
The Book Of Life: Just A Friend
The Book Of Life: Like Fools
The Book Of Life: Joaquin Is Awesome
Behind the Scenes
The Book Of Life: Diego Luna On His Character
The Book Of Life: Jorge R. Gutierrez On The Story
The Book Of Life: Hector Elizondo On Carlos Sanchez
The Book Of Life: Zoe Saldana On Her Character
The Book Of Life: Ron Perlman On Xibalba
The Book Of Life: Ice Cube On Candle Maker
The Book Of Life: Chaning Tatum On His Character
The Book Of Life: Christina Applegate On Her Character
The Book Of Life: Cheech Marin On His Character
The Book Of Life: Kate del Castillo On LA Muerte
The Book Of Life: Character Piece The Heart Of A Hero (Featurette)
The Book Of Life: Cast Piece In Theater (Featurette)
The Book Of Life: Character Piece Damsel Not In Distress (Featurette)
The Book Of Life: Character Piece The Mustasche Makes The Man (featurette)
The Book Of Life: Becoming A Hero (Featurette)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2015 | Golden Globe | Best Animated Feature Film | Nominated |
