Coco (2017)
Kernel Score: 90% · 20,719 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Animation, Music, Adventure
Released: 2017-10-27
Runtime: 105 minutes
Is Coco worth watching?
Must-watch. A colourful, funny and deeply moving family film about music, memory and loved ones. It's among Pixar's most heartfelt, and the ending lands for adults too.
Watch it if you
- want a warm family film
- love music and colour
- like stories about family and memory
Skip it if you
- dislike sad moments in children's films
- would rather not watch a subtitled song or two
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Coco
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Coco parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Coco is a PG animated family film about a boy who journeys into the Land of the Dead to learn his family history, featuring skeleton imagery and themes of death.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts a colorful afterlife with skeleton characters, mild villain conflict, and a murderer's backstory.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Coco
If you liked Coco, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Soul (2020) — 90%: Pixar's thoughtful story about what makes a life matter.
- Up (2009) — 87%: Pixar's emotional adventure about love and loss.
- The Book of Life (2014) — 86%: Colourful film that also draws on Mexican folk traditions.
- Toy Story 3 (2010) — 93%: Pixar story with an emotional ending.
- The Wild Robot (2024) — 91%: Moving story of a robot learning to care.
- Klaus (2019) — 92%: Warm, hand-drawn story about kindness.
Director
Lee Unkrich
Cast
- Anthony Gonzalez as Miguel Rivera (voice)
- Gael García Bernal as Héctor (voice)
- Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz (voice)
- Alanna Ubach as Mamá Imelda (voice)
- Renée Victor as Abuelita (voice)
- Jaime Camil as Papá (voice)
- Alfonso Arau as Papá Julio (voice)
- Herbert Siguenza as Tío Oscar / Tío Felipe (voice)
- Gabriel Iglesias as Clerk (voice)
- Lombardo Boyar as Plaza Mariachi / Gustavo (voice)
Coco FAQ
Is Coco worth watching?
Must-watch. A colourful, funny and deeply moving family film about music, memory and loved ones. It's among Pixar's most heartfelt, and the ending lands for adults too.
Where can I watch Coco?
In the US you can stream Coco on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Coco OK for kids?
Coco is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Coco is a PG animated family film about a boy who journeys into the Land of the Dead to learn his family history, featuring skeleton imagery and themes of death.
What movies are like Coco?
If you liked Coco, try Soul, Up, The Book of Life and Toy Story 3.