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Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) is streaming on Hulu. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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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.
A young boy must protect his family’s legacy by turning paper origami into living, breathing legends. This stop-motion odyssey pairs breathtaking visual artistry with a deeply moving quest for identity and courage.
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Travis Knight
Cast
Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Brenda Vaccaro, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick Murphy, Minae Noji
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Kubo and the Two Strings
You can stream Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) on Hulu with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.6/10
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97%
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Director
Travis Knight
Cast
Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Brenda Vaccaro, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick Murphy, Minae Noji
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