Coco
Movie, 2017, Originals, Set in Día de Muertos
Coco is #19 of 31 in release order and #7 of 31 in chronological order in the Pixar.
The story
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.
Coco recap
In Mexico, twelve-year-old Miguel Rivera dreams of being a musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, but his family has banned music since his great-great-grandfather left to play and never returned. On the Day of the Dead, Miguel becomes convinced that Ernesto is that ancestor, and steals Ernesto's guitar from his tomb to play in a talent show. This curses him into the Land of the Dead, where he meets his dead relatives, led by his great-great-grandmother Imelda, who will only send him home if he gives up music. Miguel runs off to find Ernesto and meets Hector, a trickster who is fading because no one living remembers him. Miguel finds Ernesto, who poisoned Hector years ago and stole his songs, including "Remember Me". Hector is Miguel's real great-great-grandfather.
Coco ending explained
Imelda and the family help expose Ernesto, who is crushed by a giant bell before a cheering crowd. Imelda blesses Miguel with no conditions, and he returns home just in time to sing "Remember Me" to his great-grandmother Coco, Hector's daughter, who remembers her father and saves him from fading. A year later, Coco has died, the family has welcomed music back, and Hector visits the family altar with Imelda.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no story scene after the credits; the credits end with a photo tribute to people the filmmakers lost.
Where to watch Coco
Coco is streaming on Disney+ in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 97%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Cars 3, before Incredibles 2.
- Chronological order: after The Good Dinosaur, before Onward.
What to watch before Coco
In release order, the essentials before Coco (2017) are A Bug's Life (1998), Ratatouille (2007), WALL-E (2008), Up (2009), Brave (2012), and The Good Dinosaur (2015).
Cast
- Anthony Gonzalez as Miguel Rivera (voice)
- Gael García Bernal as Héctor (voice)
- Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz (voice)
- Alanna Ubach as Mamá Imelda (voice)
- Renée Victor as Abuelita (voice)
- Jaime Camil as Papá (voice)
- Alfonso Arau as Papá Julio (voice)
- Herbert Siguenza as Tío Oscar / Tío Felipe (voice)
- Gabriel Iglesias as Clerk (voice)
- Lombardo Boyar as Plaza Mariachi / Gustavo (voice)
- Ana Ofelia Murguía as Mamá Coco (voice)
- Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Frida Kahlo (voice)
Directed by Lee Unkrich.