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5 Cinco de Mayo movies to watch: The Book of Life and more movies to stream

By Sandy C.

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 6: Actress Melissa Joan Hart, her husband Mark Wilkerson, and their kids, Mason, 13, Braydon, 11, and Tucker, 6, meet Miguel of Disney and Pixar's film "Coco" at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6, 2019. Miguel appears for photos daily between shows of "A Musical Celebration of Coco" taking place during Día de los Muertos celebrations through Nov. 3. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 6: Actress Melissa Joan Hart, her husband Mark Wilkerson, and their kids, Mason, 13, Braydon, 11, and Tucker, 6, meet Miguel of Disney and Pixar's film "Coco" at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6, 2019. Miguel appears for photos daily between shows of "A Musical Celebration of Coco" taking place during Día de los Muertos celebrations through Nov. 3. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images) /
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Cinco de Mayo is a holiday in which Mexico celebrates the anniversary of their victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It’s a time to celebrate their major win and culture. And whether you are Mexican or not, join the celebration! Go grab a margarita and enjoy some Cinco de Mayo movies that are rich in culture, such as The Book of Life, Coco, and more.

From the strong bond Mexican families share, the vibrant music, and colorful decor and costumes, there’s a lot to love! Below, we list movies that are family friendly and available to stream online today.

Cinco de Mayo movies to stream today

Coco

First up, we’ve got Coco, one of the best movies from Pixar. Coco premiered in 2017 and is currently available to stream on Disney+. It’s sweet, heartwarming, and you’ll need a tissue or two by the end of the story. The movie also features a great soundtrack. Coco is, of course, set in Mexico, and there are locations you can visit that inspired the movie.

Frida

The movie Frida features one of Salma Hayek’s best performances as she takes on the role of Frida Kahlo in this biopic. This award-winning movie is definitely a must-see.

The Book of Life

Another movie that’s family-friendly (and actually very similar to Coco), is The Book of Life. The movie is streaming on Disney+ as well as Amazon Prime Video. Released in 2014, The Book of Life follows Manolo, a young man who doesn’t know whether to follow his heart or meet his family’s expectations.

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The Eugenio Derbez movie is set in both Mexico and Los Angeles and follows Valentin (Derbez), a Mexican playboy who learns he has a love child and must now take care of her. But, instead, Valentin and his daughter fly to Los Angeles to find the mother, feeling unable to take care of her. This movie is streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Sling TV.

Roma

This is another award-winning movie, streaming on Netflix. The 2018 movie won an Academy Award for Best Directing, Best Cinematography, and Best International Feature Film.

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