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Kubo and the Two Strings

2016·Movie·PG·102 min·7.6(3,825)

Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.

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.

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Where to watch Kubo and the Two Strings in United States

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Where is Kubo and the Two Strings streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
IndiaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomITVX Premium, ITVXApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store
CanadaHollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Tubi TVApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilUniversal+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus GAGA Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store

About Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings is a 2016 English-language animation, adventure and family film directed by Travis Knight. The cast is led by Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Kubo and the Two Strings was produced by LAIKA and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on August 18, 2016, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $76 million worldwide.

Director
Travis Knight
Writers
Marc Haimes, Shannon Tindle, Chris Butler
Release date
August 18, 2016
OTT release
November 22, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$76 million
Production
LAIKA
#japan#samurai#magic#forgiveness#stop motion#storytelling#origami#feudal japan#mother son relationship

Kubo and the Two Strings cast & crew

Kubo and the Two Strings was directed by Travis Knight and written by Marc Haimes, Shannon Tindle, and Chris Butler.

The cast features Art Parkinson as Kubo (voice), Charlize Theron as Monkey / Mother (voice), Brenda Vaccaro as Kameyo (voice), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Hashi (voice), Meyrick Murphy as Mari (voice), and George Takei as Hosato (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by Frank Passingham, and it was produced by Travis Knight and Arianne Sutner.

Is Kubo and the Two Strings worth watching?

Kubo and the Two Strings holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 3,825 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, adventure, and family, Kubo and the Two Strings is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

It first became available to stream digitally on November 22, 2016.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Kubo and the Two Strings

Art Parkinson

Art Parkinson

Kubo (voice)

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Monkey / Mother (voice)

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Kameyo (voice)

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Hashi (voice)

Meyrick Murphy

Meyrick Murphy

Mari (voice)

George Takei

George Takei

Hosato (voice)

Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara

The Sisters (voice)

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Moon King (voice)

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Beetle (voice)

Minae Noji

Minae Noji

Minae (voice)

Alpha Takahashi

Alpha Takahashi

Aiko (voice)

Laura Miro

Laura Miro

Miho (voice)

Kubo and the Two Strings — FAQs

Where can I watch Kubo and the Two Strings in United States?

Kubo and the Two Strings is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.

What language is Kubo and the Two Strings in?

Kubo and the Two Strings is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Kubo and the Two Strings?

Kubo and the Two Strings runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is Kubo and the Two Strings rated?

Kubo and the Two Strings is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 3,825 ratings.

When did Kubo and the Two Strings release on OTT?

Kubo and the Two Strings became available digitally on November 22, 2016.

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