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The Book of Life (2014)

The Book of Life
The Book of Life
PG
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
Romance

Release Date
October 1, 2014
Director
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Runtime
95
Main Genre
Animation
Writers
Jorge R. Gutierrez , Douglas Langdale
Tagline
In theaters Halloween.

Summary

From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is 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 three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.

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