Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). 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 (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

“This is a beautifully touching tale that has a lot of say about celebrating the past and why me must remember those who have come before us.” - ABC Radio Brisbane

“Pixar has raised the animation bar again, with its most musical – and arguably most magical – film yet. If this is the afterlife we're all headed to, don't fear the reaper.” -Empire Magazine