Official movie poster for Vivo (2021), a animation family film

Vivo(2021)

One song can change everything.

7.2(791)1h 36m2021-07-30
AnimationFamilyComedyMusic

Vivo Synopsis

A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

Vivo (2021) is a animation, family, comedy and music film directed by Kirk DeMicco, released on July 30, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldaña and Juan de Marcos González. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 791 ratings.

Director:
Kirk DeMicco
Writers:
Kirk DeMicco, Peter Barsocchini, Quiara Alegría Hudes
Producers:
Rich Moore, Lisa Stewart, Michelle L.M. Wong
Cinematographer:
Yong Duk Jhun
Composer:
Alex Lacamoire
Production:
Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures, Laurence Mark Productions, One Cool Films, Sony Pictures
Status:
Released

Vivo (2021) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Vivo before you stream it.

Vivo Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Vivo.

Official Trailer

Trailer

Official Trailer | Netflix

Trailer

Official Teaser

Teaser

"Keep the Beat" Song Clip | Vivo | Netflix Futures

Clip

Behind The Animation Of VIVO | Netflix

Featurette

Lin-Manuel Miranda Answers Our Burning Film Questions | VIVO | Netflix

Featurette

Vivo Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 791 ratings.

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1/10

Vivo only perpetuates the myth that Lin-Manuel Miranda can write songs. I would say that as a composer Miranda is a great singer, except that he can’t sing for shit either; his singing voice is a kind of annoying nasal whine, and his long-winded 'songs' result in him audibly sucking wind in the middle of a verse. In Havana, Cuba, Andrés Hernández (Juan de Marcos González) and his kinkajú Vivo (Miranda) perform…

Reviewed on September 3, 2022

daniel_carr

5/10

Had a lovely theme but with Frozen having epic songs, I've really come to expect more from Disney animated films. This was okay and funny had some good moments but kind-a felt like someone wrote it down on a napkin and made a film about it and didn't really put a lot of effort into it, sorry.

Reviewed on January 13, 2026

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Vivo – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Vivo online?

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Vivo (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Vivo?

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The main cast of Vivo (2021) includes Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldaña, Juan de Marcos González and Brian Tyree Henry. The film was directed by Kirk DeMicco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Vivo released?

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Vivo was released on July 30, 2021 and runs for 1h 36m.

Is Vivo worth watching?

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Vivo (2021) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 791 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Vivo?

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Yes. The official Vivo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.