Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

Be bold. Be brave. Be epic.

Directed by Travis Knight

Produced by LAIKA

2016102 min7.6 / 10

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.

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  • Is Kubo and the Two Strings one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Does Kubo and the Two Strings end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Kubo and the Two Strings easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Kubo and the Two Strings sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Kubo and the Two Strings scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Kubo and the Two Strings violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity88

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Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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