2017
Defying his family's music ban, Miguel Rivera is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead on Día de los Muertos after stealing his idol Ernesto de la Cruz's guitar, needing a family blessing to return before sunrise. He seeks de la Cruz's blessing but is aided by Héctor, a forgotten soul who reveals de la Cruz murdered him and stole his music, making Héctor Miguel's true great-great-grandfather. With his deceased family's help, Miguel exposes de la Cruz's treachery and retrieves Héctor's photo, ensuring his memory endures in the Land of the Dead. Returning home, Miguel sings to his great-grandmother Mamá Coco, helping her remember Héctor and finally reuniting their family through music.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Young Miguel, born into a family that forbids music, dreams of becoming a musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz.
Open full beat sheetMiguel Rivera is listed as Protagonist. A 12-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's ban on music. In the parsed data, Miguel Rivera is connected to 56 scenes, 75 dialogue lines, 75 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
56 scenes / 75 dialogue linesHéctor Rivera is listed as Deuteragonist. A forgotten soul in the Land of the Dead who helps Miguel. In the parsed data, Héctor Rivera is connected to 22 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 33.
22 scenes / 8 dialogue linesDante is listed as Companion. A scrappy, hairless Xolo dog who becomes Miguel's spirit guide. In the parsed data, Dante is connected to 16 scenes, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
16 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTía Victoria is listed as Great-aunt. A deceased ancestor of the Rivera family. In the parsed data, Tía Victoria is connected to 14 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
14 scenes / 1 dialogue linesTía Rosita is listed as Great-aunt. A deceased ancestor of the Rivera family. In the parsed data, Tía Rosita is connected to 14 scenes, first appearing around scene 17.
14 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMamá Imelda is listed as Great-great-grandmother. The matriarch of the Rivera family who banned music after her husband left. In the parsed data, Mamá Imelda is connected to 12 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
12 scenes / 6 dialogue linesTío Felipe is listed as Great-uncle. A deceased ancestor of the Rivera family. In the parsed data, Tío Felipe is connected to 11 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.
11 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTío Oscar is listed as Great-uncle. A deceased ancestor of the Rivera family. In the parsed data, Tío Oscar is connected to 11 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.
11 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPapá Julio is listed as Great-grandfather. A deceased ancestor of the Rivera family. In the parsed data, Papá Julio is connected to 9 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
9 scenes / 0 dialogue linesErnesto de la Cruz is listed as Antagonist. The most famous musician in Mexican history and Miguel's idol. In the parsed data, Ernesto de la Cruz is connected to 8 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
8 scenes / 8 dialogue linesAbuelita is listed as Grandmother. Miguel's grandmother who strictly enforces the family's ban on music. In the parsed data, Abuelita is connected to 7 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
7 scenes / 8 dialogue linesMamá is listed as Mother. Miguel's mother who is supportive but follows family rules. In the parsed data, Mamá is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPapá is listed as Father. Miguel's father who works in the family shoe business. In the parsed data, Papá is connected to 6 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
6 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMamá Coco is listed as Great-grandmother. Miguel's 97-year-old great-grandmother, who is frail and has memory loss. In the parsed data, Mamá Coco is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTío Berto is listed as Uncle. Miguel's uncle who works in the shoe shop. In the parsed data, Tío Berto is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 17.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFrida Kahlo is listed as Supporting. A famous artist in the Land of the Dead. In the parsed data, Frida Kahlo is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 40.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesChicharrón is listed as Supporting. A friend of Héctor who faces the Final Death. In the parsed data, Chicharrón is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 42.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA path of marigold petals leads to a cemetery altar, setting the scene for the Day of the Dead.
Miguel introduces his family history and his great-grandmother Mamá Coco.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá CocoMiguel demonstrates his running style to Mamá Coco.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá CocoMiguel plays with Mamá Coco while wearing a luchador mask.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá CocoMiguel eats dinner with his family while Abuelita watches.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Coco, AbuelitaAbuelita catches Miguel making music with a soda bottle.
Miguel Rivera, AbuelitaAbuelita chases away musicians.
AbuelitaMiguel leaves the workshop to go into town.
Miguel Rivera, MamáMiguel walks through town, interacting with the environment and Dante.
Miguel Rivera, DanteMiguel visits the statue of Ernesto de la Cruz and talks to a local mariachi.
Miguel Rivera, Ernesto de la CruzMiguel peeks into de la Cruz's mausoleum.
Miguel RiveraMiguel practices his guitar in secret.
Miguel Rivera, DanteMiguel is confronted by his family about his future in the shoe business.
Miguel Rivera, Abuelita, Papá, MamáAbuelita and the family pressure Miguel to join the family shoe business on Dia de los Muertos.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Coco, Abuelita, Papá, Mamá, Tío BertoMiguel confirms the guitar in the photo matches Ernesto de la Cruz's guitar.
Miguel RiveraMiguel announces his discovery to his parents.
Miguel Rivera, Papá, MamáThe family confronts Miguel about his secret and destroys his guitar.
Miguel Rivera, Abuelita, Papá, Mamá, Tío Berto, Tía RositaMiguel runs away and is followed by Dante.
Miguel Rivera, DanteMiguel tries to find a guitar to play in the talent show.
Miguel RiveraMiguel sneaks into the cemetery to steal the guitar.
Miguel Rivera, DanteMiguel breaks into the mausoleum to take the guitar.
Miguel RiveraMiguel takes the guitar and becomes invisible to the living.
Miguel RiveraMiguel realizes he is a ghost and meets his dead relatives.
Miguel Rivera, Dante, Papá, Mamá, Papá Julio, Tía RositaThe family crosses the bridge to the Land of the Dead.
Miguel Rivera, Dante, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Tío OscarThe family arrives at the Land of the Dead and sees the station.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Tío OscarThe family is escorted to the Department of Family Reunions.
Miguel Rivera, Dante, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Tío OscarThe family finds Mamá Imelda.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Imelda, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Tío OscarThe clerk explains the curse and how to break it.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Imelda, Dante, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía VictoriaImelda adds a condition to Miguel's blessing, causing a conflict. Miguel disappears to the mausoleum but is quickly returned.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Imelda, Ernesto de la CruzMiguel arrives at the mausoleum and attempts to take the guitar, but is immediately sent back.
Miguel RiveraMiguel returns to the office and tries to negotiate with his family, eventually escaping.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Imelda, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Tío OscarMiguel hides from his family and attempts to find a way out.
Miguel Rivera, DanteMiguel overhears Héctor trying to convince an officer to let him cross the bridge.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, DanteMiguel confronts Héctor about his connection to de la Cruz.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Héctor form an alliance to help each other.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Héctor escape the family, who summon Pepita to track them.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, Mamá Imelda, DanteHéctor disguises Miguel as a skeleton and explains the rules of the Land of the Dead.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Héctor walk through the city, discussing how to get to de la Cruz.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Héctor infiltrate a costume room to get closer to de la Cruz.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, DanteMiguel meets Frida Kahlo during a rehearsal.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, Frida Kahlo, DantePepita tracks Miguel's footprints.
Mamá Imelda, Papá Julio, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Tío Oscar, Tío FelipeHéctor takes Miguel to meet Chicharrón to borrow a guitar.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, ChicharrónHector and Miguel ride a trolley to the Plaza de la Cruz while discussing Hector's past and Ernesto de la Cruz.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraThe trolley arrives at the plaza, and Miguel and Hector prepare for the battle of the bands.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraThe Emcee announces the battle of the bands competition.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Hector discuss song choices and prepare for the performance.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Hector perform 'Poco Loco' to a cheering crowd.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, DanteMiguel flees from Mama Imelda and the Dead Riveras.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá ImeldaMiguel finally meets Ernesto de la Cruz and asks for his blessing.
Miguel Rivera, Ernesto de la CruzDe la Cruz and Miguel descend into the empty hall; Miguel reveals his skeletal transition and his need to return home before sunrise.
Miguel Rivera, Ernesto de la CruzHéctor interrupts the blessing, revealing that de la Cruz stole his songs and poisoned him.
Miguel Rivera, Ernesto de la Cruz, Héctor RiveraMiguel and Héctor are trapped in a cenote, where they discover they are family.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor RiveraThe Rivera family rescues Miguel and Héctor; Imelda agrees to help them get the photo.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Imelda, Héctor Rivera, Dante, Papá Julio, Tía RositaThe family infiltrates the concert to retrieve the photo from de la Cruz.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Imelda, Ernesto de la Cruz, Héctor Rivera, Tía Rosita, Tía VictoriaMiguel, Hector, Victoria, and Rosita watch Imelda on stage; Miguel urges her to sing.
Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, Tía Victoria, Tía Rosita, Mamá ImeldaImelda performs on stage while Miguel and Hector support her from the wings.
Mamá Imelda, Miguel Rivera, Héctor Rivera, Tía Victoria, Tía Rosita, Ernesto de la CruzImelda gives Miguel his blessing, but De la Cruz interrupts and drags Miguel away.
Mamá Imelda, Héctor Rivera, Miguel Rivera, Ernesto de la Cruz, Dante, Tía VictoriaMiguel returns to the land of the living.
Miguel RiveraMiguel sings to Mamá Coco to help her remember Hector.
Miguel Rivera, Mamá Coco, Abuelita, Papá, MamáMy daughter... I just wanted to see her again... I never should have left Santa Cecilia. I wish I could apologize. I wish I could tell her that her papá was trying to come home. That he loved her so much. My Coco...
Our family thinks music is a curse. None of them understand, but I know you would have. You would've told me to follow my heart. To seize my moment!
It has been an honor. I am sorry to see you go, Miguel. I hope you die very soon. You know what I mean. Miguel. I give you my bles--
We've never known anything about this man. But whoever he was, he still abandoned his family. This is no future for my son.
Our Migueli-ti-ti-ti-to carrying on the family tradition! And on Día de los Muertos! Your ancestors will be so proud!
Well I don't know, I thought it might've been one of those made up things that adults tell kids... like... vitamins.
How do you think I knew your great-great grandpa? We used to play music together. Taught him everything he knows.
But Papá, you said my family would guide me! Well de la Cruz IS my family! I'm supposed to play music!
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