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.
Where to watch Kubo and the Two Strings in United States
Can I watch Kubo and the Two Strings in United States? Kubo and the Two Strings isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Kubo and the Two Strings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Universal+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon 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, Matthew McConaughey. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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
- Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes, 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
Kubo and the Two Strings cast & crew
Kubo and the Two Strings was directed by Travis Knight and written by Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes, and Chris Butler.
The cast features 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 Rooney Mara as The Sisters (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 3,880 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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
Kubo (voice)
Charlize Theron
Monkey / Mother (voice)
Matthew McConaughey
Beetle / Hanzo (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
Kameyo (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
Moon King (voice)
Rooney Mara
The Sisters (voice)
George Takei
Hosato (voice)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Hashi (voice)
Meyrick Murphy
Mari (voice)
Minae Noji
Minae (voice)
Alpha Takahashi
Aiko (voice)
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 Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 3,880 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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