Kubo and the Two Strings
Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.
AnimationAdventureFamilyjapansamuraimagicforgivenessstop motionstorytellingorigamifeudal japanmother son relationship3d animation
A visually stunning stop-motion adventure that weaves Japanese folklore, family bonds, and themes of forgiveness into an epic yet intimate coming-of-age quest.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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)
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