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Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

Aug 18, 2016
102 min
AnimationAdventureFamily
7.6/ 10
3,695 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.6/10
3,695 votes
IMDB
7.7/10
143,143 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
84/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$60,000,000Production cost
Box Office$76,249,438Worldwide gross
Profit$16,249,438Profitable
ROI
+27.1%Return on investment
US Box Office$48,023,088Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 33 wins & 67 nominations total

Details

Production information

"Be bold. Be brave. Be epic."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$60,000,000

Revenue

$76,249,438

Production Companies

LAIKA

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‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Named Best Animated Feature by National Board of Review - Cartoon Brew

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Kubo and the Two Strings movie review (2016) - Roger Ebert

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Kubo and the Two Strings movie review (2016)  Roger Ebert

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS – Review - We Are Movie Geeks

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS – Review  We Are Movie Geeks

Review: In ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ Origami Fuels an Animated Quest (Published 2016) - The New York Times

The New York Times

Review: In ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ Origami Fuels an Animated Quest (Published 2016)  The New York Times

Kubo and the Two Strings review – kids' movie equivalent of a plate of vegetables - The Guardian

The Guardian

Kubo and the Two Strings review – kids' movie equivalent of a plate of vegetables  The Guardian

'Kubo and the Two Strings' Review: Puts the Emotion in Stop-Motion - Variety

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'Kubo and the Two Strings' Review: Puts the Emotion in Stop-Motion  Variety

Review: ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Is A Stop-Motion Masterpiece - IndieWire

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Review: ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Is A Stop-Motion Masterpiece  IndieWire

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