Coco

NZ release: 13 July 2023

Rated on: 13 July 2023

Coco

What’s it about?

Miguel longs to become a musician, but his family forbids it. After a series of events, he finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he teams up with Hector to uncover the truth about his family's past.

The facts

  • Te Reo Māori version of Pixar's Oscar-winning family film Coco
  • Directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) and Adrian Molina
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Animated film by animation house Pixar (Inside Out, Soul, Luca)

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Frightening imagery

The film contains some images that may frighten young children such as skeletons falling apart and reassembling. Many of the scary moments are done in a humorous way.

There is a large spirit guide animal, Pepita, which is an alebrije that looks like a cross between a giant cat and an eagle with a lizard-like tail. This creature is large and intimidating. We see it growling and pouncing and its roar may startle younger viewers.

We see a character die by poisoning. We also see a young character thrown off a high cliff. These scenes may be shocking and frightening for younger viewers.

Violence

There are moments of violence, such as a character being crushed by a bell twice. A character intentionally smashes Miguel's guitar in a heated argument.

Further information

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