The Book of Life
2014, English. Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Book of Life
The Book of Life is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jorge R. GutierrezDirector
- Diego LunaManolo (voice)
- Zoe SaldañaMaria (voice)
- Channing TatumJoaquin (voice)
- Ron PerlmanXibalba (voice)
- Christina ApplegateMary Beth (voice)
- Ice CubeCandle Maker (voice)
- Kate del CastilloLa Muerte (voice)
- Héctor ElizondoCarlos Sanchez (voice)
- Danny TrejoSkeleton Luis (voice)
- Carlos AlazraquiGeneral Posada / Dali / Chuy (voice)
- Ana de la RegueraSkeleton Carmen (voice)
- Emil-Bastien BouffardYoung Manolo (voice)
Details
- Released
- 16 October 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $97M
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The Book of Life: quick answers
Is The Book of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 3,063 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Book of Life?
The Book of Life runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Book of Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Book of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Book of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Book of Life is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Book of Life on?
The Book of Life is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book of Life?
If you liked The Book of Life, try Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action!, Monster Family, The Little Vampire 3D.
Who directed The Book of Life?
The Book of Life (2014) was directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez and stars Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum.