The Book of Life_
"Two worlds. One love."
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 fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
26 countries
Rakuten TV
12 countries
Netflix
10 countries
Hotstar
2 countries
Stan
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Book of Life earned $97.4M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 95% return on investment.
Jorge R. Gutierrez →
Year context
The Book of Life was released 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (20)
Diego Luna
Manolo (voice)
Channing Tatum
Joaquin (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Maria (voice)
Christina Applegate
Mary Beth (voice)
Eugenio Derbez
Chato (voice)
Cheech Marin
Pancho Rodriguez (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
Pepe Rodriguez (voice)
Ron Perlman
Xibalba (voice)
Kate del Castillo
La Muerte (voice)
Ana de la Reguera
Carmen Sánchez (voice)
Dan Navarro
Chakal (voice)
Ice Cube
Candle Maker (voice)
Héctor Elizondo
Carlos Sanchez (voice)
Danny Trejo
Skeleton Luis (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
General Posada / Dali / Chuy (voice)
EB
Emil-Bastien Bouffard
Young Manolo (voice)
Elijah Rodriguez
Young Joaquin
GO
Genesis Ochoa
Young Maria (voice)
Plácido Domingo
Skeleton Jorge (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Grandmother (voice) (as Grey Griffin)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$50.0M
Budget
$97.4M
Revenue
+95%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (2,882 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$97,437,106
Profit
+$47,437,106
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Book of Life about?
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 fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
How long is The Book of Life?
The Book of Life has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who directed The Book of Life?
The Book of Life was directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez.
Who stars in The Book of Life?
The cast of The Book of Life includes Diego Luna, Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldaña, Christina Applegate, Eugenio Derbez.
How much did The Book of Life make at the box office?
The Book of Life earned $97,437,106 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of The Book of Life?
The Book of Life has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 2,882 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (6)
mexico
bullfighting
love triangle
afterlife
day of the dead
overcoming fears