The Book of Life
2014 · 95 min · Director: Jorge R. Gutiérrez
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.
Emotional fingerprint
The Book of Life (2014) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Joy 25%, Inspiration 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Joy25%
- Inspiration20%
- Love15%
- Nostalgia10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Joy, Inspiration. Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Animation. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Joy and Inspiration. Its IMDb rating of 7.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Love
- Hope
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Love | Hope | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Humor | 48 % | 12 % | 10 % | 10 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Humor | 48 % | 21 % | 13 % | 18 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Humor | 50 % | 29 % | 19 % | 30 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Sadness | 51 % | 30 % | 25 % | 39 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Hope | 51 % | 27 % | 24 % | 41 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Sadness | 54 % | 26 % | 18 % | 43 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Humor | 56 % | 38 % | 20 % | 32 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Love | 60 % | 44 % | 26 % | 20 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Humor | 68 % | 43 % | 24 % | 33 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Sadness | 74 % | 54 % | 23 % | 50 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Love | 70 % | 54 % | 31 % | 45 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Sadness | 64 % | 38 % | 39 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Humor | 60 % | 28 % | 41 % | 28 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Hope | 61 % | 24 % | 45 % | 25 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Tension | 70 % | 29 % | 53 % | 25 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Hope | 75 % | 39 % | 59 % | 23 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Hope | 78 % | 48 % | 60 % | 24 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Love | 79 % | 61 % | 61 % | 30 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Love | 71 % | 64 % | 59 % | 30 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Hope | 63 % | 53 % | 53 % | 32 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Young Manolo (voice)
Young Joaquin (voice)
Young Maria (voice)
Skeleton Jorge (voice)
Goth Kid / Orphan (voice)
Chakal (voice)
Details
- Directed by
- Jorge R. Gutiérrez
- Written by
- Doug Langdale, Jorge R. Gutiérrez
- Type
- Animation
- Released
- 2014
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Country
- United States, Mexico
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
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