Vivo Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 2, 2022

Vivo

Release Date: Friday, August 6, 2021 Netflix

Director: Kirk DeMicco

Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda • Ynairaly Simo • Zoe Saldana • Gloria Estefan • Juan de Marcos González

PG Adventure N/A

4.35 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An animated musical adventure that follows VIVO, a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest “honey bear,” voiced by Miranda), who must find his way from Havana to Miami in order to deliver a song on behalf of his beloved owner and mentor Andres (Buena Vista Social Club’s Juan de Marcos Gonzáles).

Adventure Family Musical Animated

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Who stars in Vivo – Cast List

L
Lin-Manuel Miranda
... Vivo

Mary Poppins Returns, Hamilton: An American Musical
Y
Ynairaly Simo
... Gabi
Zoe Saldana
... Rosa

Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: Fire and Ash
G
Gloria Estefan
... Marta Sandoval

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, Father of the Bride
J
Juan de Marcos González
... Andrés
M
Michael Rooker
... Lutador

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Guardians of the Galaxy
B
Brian Tyree Henry
Transformers One, Bullet Train
N
Nicole Byer
The Twits, Thelma

Who is making Vivo – Crew List

A look at Vivo behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kirk DeMicco last helmed Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken and The Croods. The film's writer Lin-Manuel Miranda last penned Hamilton: An American Musical.

Director: Kirk DeMicco
Screenwriters: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Peter Barsocchini
Quiara Alegria Hudes
Producers: Larry Mark
Laurence Mark
Rich Moore
Lisa Stewart
Michelle Wong

Studios: Netflix Originals
Production Company: Sony Pictures Animation

Production – What we know about the Vivo

Key Facts

The film will be anchored by 11 songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2021

Completed

Changed Vivo movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2020

Production

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

Dec 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Sony Pictures Animation chief Kristine Belson has fast tracked the project, a 2020 release is planned.

Mar 2009

Development

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some thematic elements and mild action
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Vivo Trailers and Clips

Vivo

Official Trailer #2

Vivo

Official Trailer

Vivo Release Date: When was the film released?

Vivo was released in Netflix on Friday, August 6 , 2021. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including The Suicide Squad, Annette and Playing God.