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Kubo and the Two Strings

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Young Kubo's peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known.
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Critics Consensus

Kubo and the Two Strings matches its incredible animation with an absorbing -- and bravely melancholy -- story that has something to offer audiences of all ages.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 12/27/2016
4/5
Sweeping tableaux, a wonderful voice cast and adventure that feels genuinely folkloric make this a film that definitely deserves to be taken out of cellophane. Go to Full Review Kate Muir The Times (UK) 10/10/2016
4/5
A glorious flight of the imagination. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 09/11/2016
5/5
It explores unexpectedly profound ideas of rebirth and destiny rewritten, like origami paper sheets refolded into another form. Go to Full Review Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20
4/5
Thrilling, gorgeous to look at, and packs an emotional punch. This new 4K release provides the best method for rewatching a masterpiece. Go to Full Review JD Duran InSession Film 08/19/2024
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Kubo and the Two Strings isn’t a film that relies on emotion, but rather, it earns its affection by delivering a fun story that is engaging and moving... Go to Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk 08/07/2024
What casts the film’s most potent spell is the exquisite animation, haunted by centuries of Japanese art and thoroughly bewitching throughout. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Saddpie @Coolman1000butawoman Jan 10 It’s lovely and amazingly done! As you expect from Laika studios, of course. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Jan 1 It can get unsettling, but it's really good. Very unique. See more Salamander B Nov 5 A rare, slow-paced film yet a feast to the eyes. Kubo and the two strings is a beautiful film, and the effects make you wonder: 'How is this Stop-motion?' See more Benjamin H Sep 22 Beautifully animated, enchanting and featuring full-bodied characters and great voice acting, Kubo and The Two Strings could have handled its villain more tightly, but this is an exceptional stop-motion animation that perfectly balances elements of fantasy, adventure and comedy in a story that is engrossing and fast-paced. See more CaptainBoulder T Aug 21 Really great and emotional movie See more Arthur H Jul 25 The protagonist Kubo is trying to stay alive so that he can enact an unenthusiastic revenge. Even the ending is annoyingly confusing, though it starts off very interesting but quickly loses it's charm halfway. See more Read all reviews
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Travis Knight

Director

Charlize Theron

Monkey

Art Parkinson

Kubo

Ralph Fiennes

Moon King

George Takei

Hosato

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Hashi

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Movie Info

Synopsis Young Kubo's peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known.
Director
Travis Knight
Producer
Arianne Sutner, Travis Knight
Screenwriter
Marc Haimes, Chris Butler
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Focus Features, Laika
Rating
PG (Scary Images|Action and Peril|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 19, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$48.0M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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