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Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.

AnimationAdventureFamily

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

Release Date
August 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
7.6/10 (3802 votes)

Director: Travis Knight

Cast: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick Murphy, George Takei, Rooney Mara, Ralph Fiennes

Production: LAIKA
japansamuraimagicforgivenessstop motionstorytellingorigamifeudal japanmother son relationship
IMDbOfficial Site
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$76M
Full Cast (22 people)

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Reviews

Frank Ochieng

Every once in a while there is family-friendly entertainment that lives up to its wonderment in imaginative storytelling and stunning visual scope. Certainly this is the case with the stimulating yet meditative Japanese animated fantasy-adventure **Kubo and the Two Strings**. Undeniably vibrant and philosophical in committed heart and soul, **Kubo and the Two Strings** is a majestic masterpiece in...

August 25, 2016

Reno - 7/10

**A boy, a monkey and a giant beetle team up for a quest.** This is not an old fashioned stop-motion animation. This is a very modern, a hybrid of multiple techniques that includes 3D printing and digital special effects. The directional debut for the producer of 'ParaNorman' and 'The Boxtrolls'. The tale is about a one eyed boy named Kubo, who has been hiding in a seaside mountain cave near a ...

December 4, 2016

r96sk - 8/10

Great, creative story. <em>'Kubo and the Two Strings'</em> is a fun film, I enjoyed it all. I love the animation style that Laika use, they also tend to get the vibe of their stories pretty bang on. This is my favourite work of the studio's so far, at least before I watch <em>'Missing Link'</em>. The casting could've been more appropriate, though I'm a believer of anyone playing anyone when ...

January 3, 2021

Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.

Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.

7.6
102 min

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date8/18/2016
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Cast

Art Parkinson

as Kubo (voice)

Charlize Theron

as Monkey / Mother (voice)

Brenda Vaccaro

as Kameyo (voice)

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

as Hashi (voice)

Meyrick Murphy

as Mari (voice)

George Takei

as Hosato (voice)

Rooney Mara

as The Sisters (voice)

Ralph Fiennes

as Moon King (voice)

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”We’ve Been Looking for You, Kubo” Clip

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"Kubo and Mother" Clip

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"Messing with Monkey" Clip

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"The Legend of Hanzo" Clip

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kubo and the Two Strings about?

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to …

How long is Kubo and the Two Strings?

1h 42m

When was Kubo and the Two Strings released?

August 18, 2016

Who directed Kubo and the Two Strings?

Travis Knight

Who stars in Kubo and the Two Strings?

Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro

What genre is Kubo and the Two Strings?

Animation, Adventure, Family

What is Kubo and the Two Strings rated?

PG