Kubo and the Two Strings(2016)
“Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.”
Overview
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.
Director
Travis Knight
Studio
LAIKA
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$76M
Cast
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)
Alpha Takahashi
as Aiko (voice)
Laura Miro
as Miho (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$76M
Production Companies
LAIKA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kubo and the Two Strings?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kubo and the Two Strings (2016).
What is Kubo and the Two Strings 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 directed Kubo and the Two Strings?▼
Kubo and the Two Strings was directed by Travis Knight and released in 2016. It is a animation, adventure, family film.
How long is Kubo and the Two Strings?▼
Kubo and the Two Strings has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Kubo and the Two Strings?▼
The cast of Kubo and the Two Strings includes 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) and more.
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