The Book of Life

Theatrical - Wide 2014-10-17

Cast Diego Luna Channing Tatum Zoe Saldana Christina Applegate Eugenio Derbez

Box Office Gross: $97,437,106

Running Time: 95 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Reel FX Creative Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, Chatrone

Genres: Animation Family Fantasy

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

Synopsis

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... See more his greatest fears.

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