Vivo

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Vivo

PG

2021

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Animation

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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

A warm, colourful, family-friendly tribute to all things Cuban directed by Kirk DeMicco.

Aug 13, 2021

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

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.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 12, 2021

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Vivo himself has charm and a delightfully kinetic scamper to go with themes of love and loss.

Aug 11, 2021

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

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.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Juanma Fernández París

El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico)

... The should of this movie is expressed through its compositions. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 6, 2023

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

A cute animal in the lead role is always entertaining, the animation is gorgeous and the story has a nice balance of fun and emotion.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Noel L

What a touching musical with a great adventure story. Lin-Manuel Miranda is so talented and his songs are always amazing

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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frandigar V

Loved it!! ❤️ Worth to see!!! 💯

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 38 minutes, starring Lin-Manuel Miranda as Vivo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Some Thematic Elements and Mild Action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Giorgio G

Well, having a Kinkajou as the main character, it is obviously extremely infantile. But the graphics, especially of Havanna's and Miami's city views are absolutely astonishing, especially as they use camera swings, focus, off-focus as if it would be a live-action movie. What unfortunately puts one off this movie is the excess of songs, even more so than any Disney movie. Thus 3/10 points for adults. Probably 6/10 for kids!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Joey G

I liked this movie, but my sister was addicted to it for like 2 years, and because of that, it got old and kinda ruined it a bit for me. But before that’s happened, I would have probably given it a 4/5. So that’s what I’ll go with.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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CB

A heartfelt movie with gorgeous animation and catchy songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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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.

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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