Coco

2017

Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's generations-old ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.

Content Guide

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Violence & ScarinessVery mild

Violence & Scariness

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LanguageNone

Language

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Sex & NudityNone

Sex & Nudity

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SubstancesNone

Substances

😱

Frightening ScenesMild

Frightening Scenes

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Positive MessagesExcellent

Positive Messages

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Role ModelsStrong

Role Models

What's in this movie

•Themes of death and the afterlife
•Skeleton characters throughout
•A character is poisoned
•Themes of family betrayal

🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns

Moderate

•Largely positive and respectful depiction of Mexican culture and Día de los Muertos, developed in active consultation with cultural advisors and the Mexican community.
•Some Mexican scholars and critics have noted that a major studio monetizing Día de los Muertos — a sacred religious tradition — risks reducing it to entertainment spectacle.
•The Land of the Dead's bright, commercialized aesthetic can be read as aestheticizing a religious practice for non-Mexican audiences.

Educational Value

Rich introduction to Día de los Muertos and Mexican culture. Explores themes of family, legacy, memory, and following your dreams.

💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics

1.Why is it important to remember people after they are gone?
2.Should Miguel follow his dream even against his family's wishes?
3.What does this movie tell us about the importance of family?

🏆 Awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (Remember Me)