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Kubo and the Two Strings

PG20161h 42mTravis Knight
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 84

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"If you must blink, do it now!"

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.

AnimationAdventureFamily
JapanSamuraiMagicForgivenessStop MotionStorytellingOrigamiFeudal JapanMother Son Relationship3d Animation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) 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 solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

Who stars in Kubo and the Two Strings?

Kubo and the Two Strings stars Art Parkinson (Kubo (voice)), Charlize Theron (Monkey / Mother (voice)), Matthew McConaughey (Beetle / Hanzo (voice)), Brenda Vaccaro (Kameyo (voice)), Ralph Fiennes (Moon King (voice)). The film was directed by Travis Knight.

How long is Kubo and the Two Strings?

Kubo and the Two Strings has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG.

Is Kubo and the Two Strings worth watching?

Kubo and the Two Strings holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Animation, Adventure, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Kubo and the Two Strings?

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