The Book of Life (2014)
Two worlds. One love.
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The Book of Life rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.2/10· 82K votes
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic67%
TMDb7.5/10· 3K votesWith 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.2/10 on IMDb and 67/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About The Book of Life
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.
Cast of The Book of Life
Diego Luna
as Manolo (voice)
Channing Tatum
as Joaquin (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
as Maria (voice)
Christina Applegate
as Mary Beth (voice)
Eugenio Derbez
as Chato (voice)
Cheech Marin
as Pancho Rodriguez (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
as Pepe Rodriguez (voice)
Ron Perlman
as Xibalba (voice)
Kate del Castillo
as La Muerte (voice)
Ana de la Reguera
as Carmen Sánchez (voice)
Dan Navarro
as Chakal (voice)
Ice Cube
as Candle Maker (voice)
The Book of Life facts
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $97.4M
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Day of the Dead celebration provides culturally rich visual spectacle
- •Bullfighting sequences create memorable action set pieces
- •Love triangle mythology weaves Mexican folklore beautifully throughout
What the audience disliked
- •Animation style occasionally clashes with tonal shifts awkwardly
- •Overcoming fears subplot remains underdeveloped emotionally
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