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Kubo and the Two Strings
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Kubo and the Two Strings

Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.

2016 • 102 min • Animation · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8
90
Movie Knight Score
3875 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
  • 76 Audience · 3871 · 40%

Kubo, a young storyteller with a magical gift, accidentally summons an ancient spirit. He embarks on a quest with newfound companions to uncover his family's past and defeat powerful dark forces. This stop-motion adventure explores themes of courage and memory.

Violence & peril
5/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
6/10

Heads up

  • Magical battles and chases
  • Loss of family members
  • Some scary supernatural beings
  • A character with an eye injury

What it models well

  • Courage in the face of fear
  • The power of storytelling and memory
  • Family love and sacrifice
  • Finding strength within oneself

Talk about it after

  • Understanding grief and loss
  • The importance of forgiveness
  • Dealing with family secrets
  • What makes a hero?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Kubo and the Two Strings. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Travis Knight • Crew: Marc Haimes, Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes, Chris Butler

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Reviewer notes

Recommended

Every now and again there is an unexpected advantage in having a cinema membership. This was billed yesterday at our local Cineworld and so, to avoid the biblical torrents outside, I thought - why not? Well I am really glad I did.…

Recommended

Great, creative story. <em>'Kubo and the Two Strings'</em> is a fun film, I enjoyed it all. I love the animation style that Laika use, they also tend to get the vibe of their stories pretty bang on. This is my favourite work of the studio's so far, at least before I watch <em>'Missing Link'</em>. The casting could've been more appropriate, though I'm a believer of anyone playing anyone when it comes to voice roles.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

**A boy, a monkey and a giant beetle team up for a quest.** This is not an old fashioned stop-motion animation. This is a very modern, a hybrid of multiple techniques that includes 3D printing and digital special effects. The directional debut for the producer of 'ParaNorman' and 'The Boxtrolls'.…

Recommended

Every once in a while there is family-friendly entertainment that lives up to its wonderment in imaginative storytelling and stunning visual scope. Certainly this is the case with the stimulating yet meditative Japanese animated fantasy-adventure **Kubo and the Two Strings**.…

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Details

TMDB audience
7.6/10 (3,871)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$60,000,000
Box office
$76,249,438
IMDb
tt4302938

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