The Book of Life Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Set in a fantastical, colorful world, The Book of Life is the story of a young man who must face his greatest fears and follow his heart in order to rewrite his destiny. Filled with love, laughter, music and suspense, this big adventure for the whole family will warm the hearts of audiences as it reminds everyone of the importance of honoring the past while embracing the future.

Cited as official plot version from foxmovies.com

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Book of Life.

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  Kate Del Castillo

  ... Death (voice)

  No Good Deed, K-11

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  Channing Tatum

  ... Manolo (voice)

  Project Artemis, Fly Me to the Moon

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  Danny Trejo

  ... (voice)

  Machete, The Night They Came Home

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  Zoe Saldana

  ... (voice)

  Avatar: Fire and Ash, Elio

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  Ron Perlman

  ... (voice)

  Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Absolution

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  Christina Applegate

  ... (voice)

  Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, Hall Pass

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  Gabriel Iglesias

  Disney's Planes, Ferdinand

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  Ice Cube

  ... (voice)

  New Year's Eve, The Fire Inside

Crew Behind the Film

The The Book of Life behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jorge R. Gutierrez last directed Book of Life and Kung Fu Space Punch. The film's writer Doug Langdale last wrote Top Cat Begins and Book of Life.

Director

Jorge R. Gutierrez

Screenwriters

Doug Langdale
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Guillermo del Toro

Producer

Guillermo del Toro

Production Details

What we know about the The Book of Life movie production.

Key Facts

• Described as a Romeo and Juliet set against a Mexican Day of the Dead.

Production Updates for The Book of Life

Aug 2014

Completed

Changed The Book of Life movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Fox Animation Studios has come aboard to make Guillermo del Toro and Reel FX's adventure animated film.

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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