Title: Kubo and the Two Strings
Original Title: Kubo and the Two Strings
Year: 2016
Info
- Country: USA
- Length: 101 Minutes (1 hour 41 min)
- Genre: Animation
- Studios: Laika Entertainment
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
Release Dates
- UK: September 09 2016
- United States: August 19 2016
Plot
From the studio known for 'Coraline' comes this animated film directed by Travis Knight and starring Kubo, a boy who is forced to leave his routine, quiet and normal, when accidentally summons a spirit of the past that puts his life upside down by waking an old vendetta. So the protagonist, a boy with a magical talent that continues to grow, discovers that the only way to survive and escape the persecution of gods and monsters, is to locate the magic armor that once belonged to his father, a legendary Samurai warrior. As companions, Kubo will have the fierce sworn protector Monkey and the brave warrior Beetle, two friends that will strengthen ties to end forming a strange family. Among the actors who voice the characters in the original version is Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes and Rooney Mara.
Awards
- 2017 Academy Awards (Oscars): 2 0
- 2017 Golden Globes: 1 0
- 2017 BAFTA Awards: 1 1
Cast
Director:
Kubo (voice)
Monkey (voice)
Beetle (voice)
The Sisters (voice)
Moon King / Raiden (voice)
Hosato (voice)
Kameyo (voice)
Videos
'Kubo and the Two Strings' Trailer #3
April 28 2016
'Kubo and the Two Strings' trailer
February 10 2016
Teaser 'Kubo and the Two Strings'
December 12 2015
Photos
Trivia
The 4th film created by Laika studios.
The film has been made using a 3D stop motion technique the same that helped creating the film 'Coraline' (2009)
The song Kubo plays in the trailer is While My Guitar Gently Weeps by the Beatles.
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