The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Score
Lin-Manuel Miranda packed more earworms than should be legal
Writing
Turns family dysfunction into bangers without losing the ache
Director
Byron Howard
Stephanie Beatriz
Mirabel Madrigal (voice)
María Cecilia Botero
Abuela Alma Madrigal (voice)
John Leguizamo
Bruno Madrigal (voice)
Diane Guerrero
Isabela Madrigal (voice)
Jess Darrow
Luisa Madrigal (voice)
Carolina Gaitán
Pepa Madrigal (voice)
Angie Cepeda
Julieta Madrigal (voice)
Ravi Cabot-Conyers
Antonio Madrigal (voice)
Mauro Castillo
Félix Madrigal (voice)
Rhenzy Feliz
Camilo Madrigal (voice)
Wilmer Valderrama
Agustín Madrigal (voice)
Adassa
Dolores Madrigal (voice)
Maluma
Mariano (voice)
Rose Portillo
Señora Guzmán (voice)
Juan Castano
Osvaldo (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film's depiction of generational trauma in immigrant families resonated so deeply that therapists reportedly used 'What Else Can I Do?' in sessions. Mirabel's lack of gift mirrors children who feel they must earn love through achievement.
Stephanie Beatriz was actually pregnant while recording, and you can hear it in 'Waiting on a Miracle'—she asked to re-record but they kept the raw take. Also, the candle's design contains hidden family silhouettes.
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