Coco (2017)
89%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
109 wins & 40 nominations total
Coco’s rich visual pleasures are matched by a thoughtful narrative that takes a family-friendly — and deeply affecting — approach to questions of culture, family, life, and death
Coco is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good cry, some catchy tunes, and a heartwarming story about family. Pixar has done it again with this colorful and charming film that celebrates Mexican culture and traditions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll definitely want to call your grandma after watching this one. Plus, who doesn’t love a movie with a talking dog? Coco is a must-watch for anyone who wants to feel all the feels and have a great time doing it.
Production Company(ies)
Maïa Films, Arte France Cinéma Les Films, d’ Ici
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Pixar Animation Studios – 1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic elements
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos Auro 11.1 Dolby Surround 7.112-Track Digital Sound Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 49m
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Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 13, 2018
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Jaime Camil, Alfonso Arau, directed by Lee Unkrich, written by Adrian Molina, Matthew Aldrich, Comedy, Adventure, Music, PG, Walt Disney, Darla K Anderson, $210.5M, reviewed by James Luxford, Emilly Prado, Robert Daniels, Mark Kermode, Mey Rude, Linda Marric, Brian Eggert, David Gonzalez, Drew Dietsch, Kate Robertson, Hosea Rupprecht, family, culture, life, death, music, generations, ban, trickster, journey, Land of the Dead, family history, Ernesto de la Cruz, Mamá Imelda, Papá Julio, Pixar, Dolby Atmos, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $807,817,888
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $974,419,077
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 100
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 106,261,622
US/Canada gross: $210,460,015
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $253,864,462
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 246
US/Canada opening weekend: $50,802,605
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $61,279,935
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 167
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $175,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $211,091,313
Production budget ranking: 91
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $113,672,672
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $649,655,092
ROI to date (est.): 200%
ROI ranking: 627
Gael García Bernal – Héctor (Voice)
Benjamin Bratt – Ernesto de la Cruz (Voice)
Alanna Ubach – Mamá Imelda (Voice)
Jaime Camil – Papá (Voice)
Alfonso Arau – Papá Julio (Voice)
Director(s)
Lee Unkrich
Writer(s)
Adrian Molina, Matthew Aldrich
Producer(s)
Darla K. Anderson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
109 wins & 40 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Winners, Oscar Best Animated Feature Film Winners, Oscar Original Song Winners, Oscar Winners
All Critics (356) | Top Critics (79) | Fresh (346) | Rotten (10)
A fine addition to the Pixar legacy… a very sweet film about family, very thoughtfully put together. It has that unmistakable mixture of comedy and sentiment that you associate with a Pixar movie. Great fun.
May 27, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Luxford
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
An unexpectedly brilliant and dynamic story about lineage, connection, and self-discovery.
March 4, 2021
Emilly Prado
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
In a country with an ever increasing Hispanic and Mexican population, a film like Coco should have come around a long time ago.
September 5, 2018 | Rating: 3/4
Robert Daniels
812filmreviews
TOP CRITIC
I don’t think there’s any question that Coco is really great.
August 28, 2018
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
Several times I found myself sobbing without knowing exactly why only to realize why the scene had hit me so hard a few minutes later.
April 20, 2018
Mey Rude
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
A wonderful return to form for Pixar, who again deliver the emotional and creative goods while exploring other cultures with a genuine, tangible, love and respect.
January 26, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Linda Marric
HeyUGuys
TOP CRITIC
Coco is a film that reminds us of the effect and importance of mise-en-scène, even when it has been assembled by animators and computers.
March 17, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
The film falls in line with some of Pixars best films and is an absolute must watch for any fan of film especially the Latino community. Coco gives the community more reason to be proud to be Latino.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
David Gonzalez
Reel Talk Inc.
It’s a feast for the eyes, the cast is pitch perfect, and the music is wonderful.
December 29, 2021
Drew Dietsch
FANDOM
Coco is a colourful, joyous and utterly charming Pixar film.
October 29, 2021
Kate Robertson
Stuff.co.nz
Coco bursts with color and life, just like we might expect of a film by Pixar Animation Studios…
August 24, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
It’s just about a perfect combination of heart and authenticity (to a culture and place) in a story that delivers laughs, gasps, and sniffles in ample amounts.
July 28, 2021
Nathan Mattise
Ars Technica…
Plot
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.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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