Coco
FamilyAnimationMusicAdventure
6+PG⭐ 7.6 / 10
2017·1h 45m·Lee Unkrich·Pixar·● Script read & verified
A young Mexican boy who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's generations-old ban on music accidentally enters the Land of the Dead on...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The film deals directly with death as a central theme, though presented in a culturally positive way through Mexican traditions
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
None▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire emotional core of the film centers on Miguel learning to honor his family legacy and the importance of remembering ancestors across generations. Family duty, respect for elders, and maintaining family traditions drive every major story beat.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Importance of family memory and honoring ancestors through Mamá Coco's story
- ✓Following dreams while respecting family values as Miguel navigates his musical passion
Screenplay
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Awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (Remember Me)
Cast:Anthony GonzalezGael García BernalBenjamin BrattAlanna UbachRenée Victor