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

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 19, 2015

The Book of Life

Release Date: Friday, October 17, 2014 Theaters

Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez

Starring: Kate Del Castillo • Channing Tatum • Danny Trejo • Zoe Saldana • Ron Perlman

PG Romance N/A

4.08 / 5.0

22% WILL SEE 78% WON'T SEE

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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.

Romance Animated CG Fairy Tale

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Who stars in The Book of Life – Cast List

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Kate Del Castillo
... Death (voice)

Trap House, Bad Boys for Life
Channing Tatum
... Manolo (voice)

Avengers: Doomsday, Project Artemis
Danny Trejo
... (voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Short History Of The Long Road
Zoe Saldana
... (voice)

Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: Fire and Ash
Ron Perlman
... (voice)

Succubus, Absolution
Christina Applegate
... (voice)

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Gabriel Iglesias
Magic Mike, Disney's Planes
Ice Cube
... (voice)

Last Friday, New Year's Eve

Who is making The Book of Life – Crew List

A look at The Book of Life behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jorge R. Gutierrez last helmed Book of Life and Kung Fu Space Punch. The film's writer Doug Langdale last penned Top Cat Begins and Book of Life.

Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez
Screenwriters: Doug Langdale
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Guillermo del Toro
Producer: Guillermo del Toro

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: 20th Century Animation
Reel FX Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Book of Life

Key Facts

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

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild action, rude humor, some thematic elements and brief scary images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Day of the Dead
Language: English

The Book of Life Trailers and Clips

The Book of Life

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The Book of Life

Theatrical Trailer

The Book of Life Release Date: When was the film released?

The Book of Life was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 17 , 2014. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Best of Me, Fury and Men, Women & Children.