Movies like Kubo and the Two Strings

Key Features:: Heros journey, Origin story, Magical realism, Family legacy, Orphan, Samurai, Stop-motion animation, Quest, Overcoming adversity, Inner strength, Japanese folklore, Coming-of-age, Good versus evil
Tone:: serious, whimsical, poetic
Target Audience:: Animation lovers, Family audiences, Fans of fantasy adventures, Those who appreciate visually stunning films
Emotional Arc:: Wonder → Peril → Triumph

Kubo and the Two Strings

2016-08-18

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.

Genres

Animation, Adventure, Family

Cast

Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick Murphy, George Takei, Rooney Mara, Ralph Fiennes, Matthew McConaughey, Minae Noji

Crew

Travis Knight, Marc Haimes, Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes, Chris Butler

Rating

★7.629(3711 votes)