Kubo and the Two Strings
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.
Directed by Travis Knight · Animation · Adventure · Family · 102 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Travis Knight
Studio
LAIKA
Release
2016-08-18
Runtime
102 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family
Cast & Characters
Kubo (voice)
Art Parkinson
Beetle / Hanzo (voice)
Matthew McConaughey
Kameyo (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
Moon King (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
The Sisters (voice)
Rooney Mara
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Critical Assessment
Kubo and the Two Strings holds 7.6/10 on TMDb (3920 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of September 13, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.6/10 on TMDb (3920 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kubo and the Two Strings good? What are critics saying?+
Kubo and the Two Strings holds 7.6/10 on TMDb (3920 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Kubo and the Two Strings?+
Kubo and the Two Strings has a runtime of 102 min.
Who directed Kubo and the Two Strings?+
Kubo and the Two Strings was directed by Travis Knight.
Where can I watch Kubo and the Two Strings?+
Kubo and the Two Strings is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, ITVX Premium, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Kubo and the Two Strings" is overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers praise its imaginative storytelling, stunning visual scope, and creative direction by Laika's producer. The film has been commended for its unique blend of stop-motion animation and digital special effects, as well as its emotional depth.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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**. Und…
**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…
Reno · 7/10Great, 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>'Mi…
r96sk · 8/10Every 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. This is a really enjoyable story about a young, o…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
This movie should be released every year in theatres.. till everyone on earth sees it.. beautifully amazing masterpiece. 🙂
@yogissjkaio · 250 likesMassively underrated film, one of my favourite animations, and possibly even films, of all time.
@VideobyKB · 132 likesI didn't blink once and it was worth it
@DistinguishedDegeŋerate · 39 likesI love how the orchestra is playing "While my shamisen gently weeps"
@Chris_Maas · 33 likesi remember watching this, and i feel the nostalgia
@doggoborgir8935 · 57 likes1:55 Do I have eyelids 👀😂😂 *_This movie is emotional roller coaster 😢🎢, such a masterpiece❤_*
@IamSH1VA · 28 likesI love this film! But Why upload the trailer way after the films release?
@AWDAnimations · 21 likesWorth not blinking
@7MAO_DED · 5 likes
