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Kubo and the Two Strings

Play trailer 1:01 Poster for Kubo and the Two Strings PG Released Aug 19, 2016 1h 42m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure Action Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Young Kubo's (Art Parkinson) peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) 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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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 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. Rated: 4/5 Dec 27, 2016 Full Review Kate Muir Times (UK) A glorious flight of the imagination. Rated: 4/5 Oct 10, 2016 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) It explores unexpectedly profound ideas of rebirth and destiny rewritten, like origami paper sheets refolded into another form. Rated: 5/5 Sep 11, 2016 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film 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... Rated: A Aug 19, 2024 Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk What casts the film’s most potent spell is the exquisite animation, haunted by centuries of Japanese art and thoroughly bewitching throughout. Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews Laika Studio's Masterpiece Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member One of the best animated movies of the 2010’s. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review TROY S Kubo and the Two Strings is a delightful stop-motion animated film that was surprisingly emotional and very charming. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review William B This movie is one of best animated children's movies of the last decade. It is the third masterpiece from Laika Studios, and it must have taken a great deal of time and effort from those involved. The voice actors did an amazing job, as well as everyone who worked on the film's production. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Nick R The third act didn't quite hit the mark, but 'Kubo and the Two Strings' is a beautifully crafted film for the whole family. It is gorgeous, the story is simple yet sweet, and the voice acting is great as well. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review Giuseppe L What can I say. Nice often, even moving. However, it often felt like an imitation. The humor felt wrong, out of place. Confused and confusing message, too long a movie. Forced in a few spots. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Carter C While the overall story and third act can be disappointingly underwhelming, this perfectly executed claymation film is filled with the best humor, voice performances, and action out of any other Laika movie I’ve seen. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Young Kubo's (Art Parkinson) peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) 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
Laika, Focus Features
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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