Coco (2017)

Coco follows young Miguel, a music-obsessed Mexican boy who defies his family’s generations-old ban on music and, after a fateful turn of events on Día de los Muertos, is swept into the spectacular, technicolor Land of the Dead. There he teams up with the roguish skeleton Hector to search for his legendary great-great-grandfather and uncover the true story behind his family’s past. Watching Coco you’ll experience a dazzling feast for the eyes—vibrant animation, ornate altars, and bustling underworld streets—paired with a warm, evocative soundtrack of Mexican folk and heartfelt songs. The film balances playful humor and a charismatic sidekick with genuinely moving, sometimes tear‑jerking moments as it explores identity, memory, forgiveness, and the bonds of family. It’s a visually sumptuous, emotionally rich family adventure that entertains, tugs at the heartstrings, and leaves you reflecting on the power of remembering those you love.

Actors: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt

Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina

Runtime: 105 min

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

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