Kubo and the Two Strings (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, Kubo and the Two Strings is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Travis Knight, running about 102 minutes. “The quest begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Kubo and the Two Strings stars Art Parkinson as Kubo (voice), Charlize Theron as Monkey / Mother (voice), Brenda Vaccaro as Kameyo (voice) and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Hashi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Kubo and the Two Strings has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kubo and the Two Strings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kubo and the Two Strings tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)?
- In US, Kubo and the Two Strings is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kubo and the Two Strings worth watching?
- Kubo and the Two Strings holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kubo and the Two Strings?
- Kubo and the Two Strings stars Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Meyrick Murphy.
- When was Kubo and the Two Strings released?
- Kubo and the Two Strings was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.