“The celebration of a lifetime.”
Coco follows Miguel, a boy who longs to make music in a family that has shut it out for generations. When he is drawn into the Land of the Dead, he has to navigate a vivid world of spirits while searching for the truth behind his family’s past. The journey links his love of music with questions of memory, belonging and the stories families pass down.
Lee Unkrich directs this animated film, with Adrian Molina credited alongside him on the story. Anthony Gonzalez voices Miguel, whose determination drives the story forward, while Gael García Bernal voices Héctor, the trickster who becomes his guide. Benjamin Bratt voices Ernesto de la Cruz, the musician Miguel idolizes, and the cast also includes Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Jaime Camil and Edward James Olmos.
Made in Japan and the United States, the film uses the Day of the Dead setting to create a world that is bright, crowded and steeped in tradition. Its tone balances adventure with family emotion, and it treats music as both a source of joy and a link between generations. The result is a warm story about identity, remembrance and the pull of home.
Lee Unkrich directs this animated film, with Adrian Molina credited alongside him on the story. Anthony Gonzalez voices Miguel, whose determination drives the story forward, while Gael García Bernal voices Héctor, the trickster who becomes his guide. Benjamin Bratt voices Ernesto de la Cruz, the musician Miguel idolizes, and the cast also includes Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Jaime Camil and Edward James Olmos.
Made in Japan and the United States, the film uses the Day of the Dead setting to create a world that is bright, crowded and steeped in tradition. Its tone balances adventure with family emotion, and it treats music as both a source of joy and a link between generations. The result is a warm story about identity, remembrance and the pull of home.
Reviews
8.2 / 10