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Release Date:
Friday, October 17, 2014 Nationwide
mild action, rude humor, some thematic elements and brief scary images
Plot: What's the story about?
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.
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Who stars in The Book of Life: Cast List
Kate Del Castillo ... Death (voice)
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Channing Tatum ... Manolo (voice)
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Danny Trejo ... (voice)
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Zoe Saldana ... (voice)
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Ron Perlman ... (voice)
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Christina Applegate ... (voice)
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Ice Cube ... (voice)
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Who's making The Book of Life: Crew List
A look at 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.
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Production: What we know about The Book of Life?
Key Facts
- Described as a Romeo and Juliet set against a Mexican Day of the Dead.
Filming Timeline
- 2014 - August: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2014 - July: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2013 - October: The film was set to Production status.
- 2012 - December: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Fox Animation Studios has come aboard to make Guillermo del Toro and Reel FX's adventure animated film.
- 2012 - February: The film was set to Development status.
The Book of Life Release Date: When was the film released?
The Book of Life was a Nationwide release in 2014 on Friday, October 17, 2014. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Fury, The Best of Me and Men, Women & Children.
The Book of Life DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Book of Life was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 .