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The Book of Life
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez. With Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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 emba…
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Release snapshot for The Book of Life.
MoviHero lists October 1, 2014 as the release date for The Book of Life. Jorge R. Gutierrez is the listed director. The listed cast includes Diego Luna as Manolo (voice), Zoe Saldaña as Maria (voice), Channing Tatum as Joaquin (voice), Ron Perlman as Xibalba (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 1, 2014
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 35m
DirectorJorge R. Gutierrez
CastDiego Luna as Manolo (voice), Zoe Saldaña as Maria (voice), Channing Tatum as Joaquin (voice), Ron Perlman as Xibalba (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Book of Life runs 1h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 3,046 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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