Boy defies family's wishes and aspires to be a musician. Blu-ray Digital HD Year 2017 Theatrical Release 2017-11-22 Video Release 2018-02-27 Studio Pixar Genre Family MPAA Rating PG CARA thematic elements Color Color Runtime 105 Animated Animated Full Synopsis 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 Garcia Bernal , and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Director Lee Unkrich Cast Lee Unkrich; Anthony Gonzalez; Benjamin Bratt; Gael Garcia Bernal