Coco (2017) Review: A Mexican Classic

Is Coco worth watching?

Yes — Coco remains one of the most celebrated films from Mexico, with a 97/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 97/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 94% Audience Snapshot, 81 Metascore, 4.3 on Letterboxd, and 8.4 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Mexico” list.

What is Coco about?

A Mexican boy enters the Land of the Dead to uncover his family’s musical legacy and the ancestor his relatives refuse to remember. Directed by Lee Unkrich, the film stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, and remains a reference point for Animation and Family filmmaking from Mexico.

Should you watch Coco?

Yes, without hesitation — Coco rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 105 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Pixar’s Día de los Muertos celebration became a global phenomenon and cultural validation for Mexican audiences.

Where can I watch Coco?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Coco (2017) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt2380307) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Mexico on CelluloidScore.com.