# The best films to watch on the Day of the Dead

Coco, The Book of Life, Macario, the animated legends of La Llorona, La Nahuala and the mummies of Guanajuato, and even Spectre's parade: ten films that honour the Mexican tradition, according to El Comercio.

- 106 votes · 10 items
- Jun 16, 2025 · Yuliana Blanco González
- https://even.best/en/l/4841/the-best-films-to-watch-on-the-day-of-the-dead

## Top 10

1. **The Book of Life (2014)** (13 · ▲13 ▼0) — Jorge R. Gutiérrez, produced by Guillermo del Toro.
2. **Coco (2017)** (12 · ▲14 ▼2) — Lee Unkrich, Pixar.
3. **The Legend of the Mummies of Guanajuato (2014)** (9 · ▲10 ▼1) — Alberto Rodríguez.
4. **Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico (2003)** (9 · ▲9 ▼0) — Scott Jeralds.
5. **The Legend of La Llorona (2011)** (8 · ▲10 ▼2) — Alberto Rodríguez.
6. **Day of the Dead (2019)** (8 · ▲9 ▼1) — Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano, Mexican animation.
7. **The Legend of Nahuala (2007)** (4 · ▲6 ▼2) — Ricardo Arnaiz.
8. **Macario (1960)** (3 · ▲7 ▼4) — Roberto Gavaldón.
9. **Spectre (2015)** (2 · ▲5 ▼3) — Sam Mendes; opens at the Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City.
10. **Catalina la Catrina: especial Día de Muertos (2021)** (2 · ▲5 ▼3) — Animated special.

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