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Vivo

Play trailer 2:21 Poster for Vivo PG 2021 1h 38m Kids & Family Musical Comedy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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From Netflix and Sony Pictures AnimaFrom Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation -- the studio that brought you Oscar winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and this year's critically acclaimed blockbuster The Mitchells vs. The Machines -- comes Vivo, an animated musical adventure featuring all-new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Hamilton and In the Heights. Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest "honey bear," voiced by Miranda), who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andrés (Buena Vista Social Club's Juan de Marcos). Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval (three-time Grammy-winning Latin pop legend Gloria Estefan), inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it's up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart, Vivo will need the help of Gabi (newcomer Ynairaly Simo) -- an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum to fulfill his owner's wishes.
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Critics Consensus

Vivo offers few surprises, but this attractively animated adventure is enlivened by the catchy songs contributed by star Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Nicholas Barber BBC.com 08/13/2021
A warm, colourful, family-friendly tribute to all things Cuban directed by Kirk DeMicco. Go to Full Review Mark Feeney Boston Globe 08/12/2021
2.5/4
Last year's biggest animated feature was Pixar's "Soul." The best thing about it was a rare feeling for music, an ability to express jazz visually and rhythmically. At times, "Vivo" does the same even better for Latin music. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 08/11/2021
Vivo himself has charm and a delightfully kinetic scamper to go with themes of love and loss. Go to Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk 12/10/2024
4/5
Vivo is a charming creature, but it is his pairing with the indomitable Gabi that really makes their adventures through the Everglades memorable, forming an edgy but tender ensemble as they meet the bright lights of Miami. Go to Full Review Juanma Fernández París El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico) 12/06/2023
... The should of this movie is expressed through its compositions. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Tyler Strandberg InSession Film 07/19/2023
C+
Vivo is a fun little journey and a more light addition to Miranda’s library of work. It might be predictable or even forgettable, but it’s not a bad time either. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tishaun J @RT08966031 5d it was good and I like Gabi a lot. See more Easton B @Ebmoviemaster2026 Aug 13 ONE OF THE BEST NETFLIX ORIGINALS AND A TOP 3 SONY ANIMATED MOVIE ONLY RIGHT BEHIND THE SPIDER VERSE MOVIES🎵🪇!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 15 Visually stunning, but with a predictable and soulless script. See more Jorge M @GeorgeJMartinozzi Jun 17 Vivo is an absolutley charming adventure from start to finish. The animation is vibrant, the music is incredibely catchy, and the story has a warmth that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. The film balances humor, heart, and adventure really well, and the emotional moments landed much harder than I thought they would. It's colorful, energetic, and full of personality. By the end, I was smiling ear to ear and humming the songs long after the credits ended. See more PYRO I @RT51823531 Jun 15 People like the movie for Min-Manuel Miranda, but I like the animation and the latin music. The way that it goes from a tragedy to an adventurous to a heartwarming ending is beautiful. If you're a fan of fast paced Latin songs and slow, heart warming songs, I feel like this would be a great movie to watch (or listen to the OST of Spotify or Youtube) but, id say give it chance and if you enjoy it, then cool! If not then, thats fine! See more mark C @Mhcaszba Apr 19 Fantastic in the heights part two great music See more Read all reviews
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Kirk DeMicco

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Zoe Saldaña

Rosa

Juan de Marcos González

Andrés

Brian Tyree Henry

Dancarino

Michael Rooker

Lutador

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Synopsis From Netflix and Sony Pictures AnimaFrom Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation -- the studio that brought you Oscar winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and this year's critically acclaimed blockbuster The Mitchells vs. The Machines -- comes Vivo, an animated musical adventure featuring all-new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Hamilton and In the Heights. Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest "honey bear," voiced by Miranda), who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andrés (Buena Vista Social Club's Juan de Marcos). Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval (three-time Grammy-winning Latin pop legend Gloria Estefan), inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it's up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart, Vivo will need the help of Gabi (newcomer Ynairaly Simo) -- an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum to fulfill his owner's wishes.
Director
Kirk DeMicco
Producer
Lisa Stewart, Michelle L.M. Wong, Rich Moore
Screenwriter
Kirk DeMicco, Quiara Alegría Hudes
Production Co
Columbia Pictures, One Cool Film Production, Sony Pictures Animation
Rating
PG (Some Thematic Elements|Mild Action)
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 6, 2021
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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