Kubo and the Two Strings
2016 · Movie · PG · 102 min
★ 7.6(3,905)unSUB Rating
In a village, a gifted boy entertains others by spinning vivid tales with magical origami. But when he accidentally summons an evil spirit out for vengeance, he’s pushed into a quest to uncover his father’s legacy, his own powers, and the fate of a mystical weapon.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-08-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 102 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.6/10 (3,905 votes)
- Box office
- $76,249,438
- Budget
- $60,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy Kubo and the Two Strings if you want a whimsical, emotionally resonant fantasy adventure with mesmerizing visuals and a mysterious quest; Not for you if you prefer light, purely straightforward storytelling like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On or the gentler spookiness of ParaNorman.
Pros: imaginative origami fantasy; stunning animated visuals; heartfelt family themes | Cons: story uneven; characters occasionally forgettable; a few pacing issues
Themes
- japan
- samurai
- magic
- forgiveness
- stop motion
- storytelling
- origami
- feudal japan
- mother son relationship
- 3d animation
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 2017 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Animated Feature · 2017 · nominated
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2016 · nominated
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2016 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2016 · nominated
Cast & crew
Art Parkinson
as Kubo (voice)
Charlize Theron
as Monkey / Mother (voice)
Matthew McConaughey
as Beetle / Hanzo (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
as Kameyo (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
as Moon King (voice)
Rooney Mara
as The Sisters (voice)
George Takei
as Hosato (voice)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Hashi (voice)
Meyrick Murphy
as Mari (voice)
Minae Noji
as Minae (voice)
Directed by Travis Knight