Is Coco right for your family?

Movie 2017 105 min Analyzed with methodology v1.1.0 — can be updated

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.

What's inside

• ViolencePresent · 33
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–52:30A character is revealed to have murdered another character in the past as part of the film's central mystery plot.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Sexual contentAbsent · 0
• Romance & relationshipsPresent · 33
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–52:30A man and woman are depicted as a married couple in Miguel's family history, shown in photographs and family narratives as Miguel's great-great-grandparents.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Religion & spiritualitySignificant · 65
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–105:00The narrative centers on Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican cultural and spiritual observance where the deceased are believed to return to visit the living, and depicts an elaborate afterlife realm called the Land of the Dead populated by skeleton characters.central
  • 0:00–105:00Characters engage in practices associated with honoring the dead, including setting up ofrendas (altars) with photographs, marigolds, and food offerings to guide deceased family members.clear
  • 0:00–105:00The concept of memory as a spiritual force is presented, with the idea that deceased individuals remain present as long as living people remember them.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Family themesSignificant · 70
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–105:00A multigenerational family conflict centers on a ban against music that has persisted across generations, and the protagonist seeks to reconnect with his family history through discovering the true identity and circumstances of his ancestors.central
  • 0:00–105:00The plot involves the death of family members and the relationship between living family members and deceased ancestors in the afterlife.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Political & social messagingSignificant · 58
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–105:00The film depicts the importance of family bonds and intergenerational relationships as central to personal identity and life meaning.clear
  • 0:00–105:00Mexican cultural traditions, specifically Day of the Dead celebrations and customs, are presented throughout the narrative.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Heavy emotional contentPresent · 47
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–52:30The protagonist experiences sustained conflict regarding a family ban on music and the revelation of hidden family history, including a character's death and its circumstances.clear
  • 30:00–40:00A character confronts the circumstances of a family member's death and learns about betrayal within the family's past.clear
  • 40:00–45:00The protagonist faces peril in the Land of the Dead as he attempts to resolve family conflicts before a deadline.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

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Scores measure theme presence (0–100) — they never say whether content is good or bad. Different families have different thresholds.