Kubo and the Two Strings

PG

Released Aug 19, 2016

1 hr. 42 min.

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

Animation

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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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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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Gabriel Bene.

An exciting story, a well-made and detailed stop motion with an incredible soundtrack, congratulations to Laika studio!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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DÆ°Æ¡ng P

this is a great movie which reminded me about life. The music is unique

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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James P

Such a great family, all-around movie, checks all the boxes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Alec B

The script could have used a few more re-writes, but the animation is gorgeous and it's hard not to appreciate a kids' movie that isn't filled with noise.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Arjun B

Yet again, Laika has prospered in delivering a quality film with an adventurous story, journeying alongside the superiority of stop motion and it's breath taking effects.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Wayne D

Just watched Kubo again in 2023. I remember enjoying it first time round but this time I watched with my eldest child, who is 6 years old. It was a wonderful experience, the animation and storytelling is a delight. Something a miss in modern day animation unfortunately! Media is awash with the ramshackle ham fisted attempts at politicising children's content and losing billions because of it. They could learn an awful lot from this one. A true animated family classic in my opinion. You must watch with yours!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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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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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

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

A glorious flight of the imagination.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 10, 2016

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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

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Zach Pope

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Laika Studio's Masterpiece

Aug 7, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

An adventure marked by dark, occasionally heavy themes, and resounding tenderness.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 11, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Kubo and the Two Strings leaps off the screen with an original foreign folk tale that employs a rich originality and builds a strong base of emotional connection.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 12, 2022

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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
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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