Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Plot Summary

This extraordinary film takes you on a breathtaking journey with Kubo, where adventure and magic intertwine, leaving you enthralled and hungry for more, a story about an ordinary boy whose quiet existence is disrupted when an ancient spirit awakens an ancient grudge. Amidst the chaos of the relentless pursuit of gods and monsters, Kubo's survival depends on finding his father's legendary armor, the key to his destiny as a formidable samurai.

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Certification

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2017)

Oscar 2017

Nominated

Best Achievement in Visual Effects

Steve Emerson Oliver Jones Brian McLean Brad Schiff

Oscar 2017

Nominated

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year

Travis Knight Arianne Sutner

Golden Globes, USA (2017)

Golden Globe 2017

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Animated

BAFTA Awards (2017)

BAFTA Film Award 2017

Winner

Best Animated Feature Film

Travis Knight