Coco
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.
Critics Sentiment
Miguel plays Remember Me helping elderly Coco remember Hector
Miguel's grandmother destroys his guitar after musical revelation
The film jumps from the predictable family conflict of the destroyed guitar to the visually spectacular and emotionally transcendent Land of the Dead sequences.
Coco builds steadily from a solid cultural foundation through increasingly spectacular animation and world-building. The film peaks with the universally praised emotional climax of Miguel and Coco's musical moment, which critics consistently cited as deeply moving and beautifully crafted. The overall arc demonstrates Pixar's mastery of combining visual excellence with profound emotional storytelling.
Full cast
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Anthony Gonzalez
Miguel Rivera (voice)
Gael García Bernal
Héctor (voice)
Benjamin Bratt
Ernesto de la Cruz (voice)
Alanna Ubach
Mamá Imelda (voice)
Renée Victor
Abuelita (voice)
Jaime Camil
Papá (voice)
Alfonso Arau
Papá Julio (voice)
Herbert Siguenza
Tío Oscar / Tío Felipe (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
Clerk (voice)
Lombardo Boyar
Plaza Mariachi / Gustavo (voice)
Ana Ofelia Murguía
Mamá Coco (voice)
Natalia Cordova-Buckley
Frida Kahlo (voice)
Sofía Espinosa
Mamá (voice)
Selene Luna
Tía Rosita (voice)
Edward James Olmos
Chicharrón (voice)
Carla Medina
Departures Agent / Additional Voices (voice)
Dyana Ortelli
Tía Victoria / Additional Voices (voice)
Luis Valdez
Tío Berto / Don Hidalgo (voice)
Blanca Araceli
Emcee (voice)
Salvador Reyes
Security Guard (voice)
Crew
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