Coco (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2017, Coco is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Lee Unkrich, running about 105 minutes. “The celebration of a lifetime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Coco stars Anthony Gonzalez as Miguel Rivera (voice), Gael García Bernal as Héctor (voice), Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz (voice) and Alanna Ubach as Mamá Imelda Rivera (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Coco sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $800.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coco tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coco (2017)?
- In US, Coco is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coco worth watching?
- Coco holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coco?
- Coco stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach and Renée Victor.
- When was Coco released?
- Coco was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.