Kubo and the Two Strings

2016 | 102 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (97%), audiences rate it highly (7.7/10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Have you seen it?

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.7/10 from 4K viewers
AwardsSolid
0 wins, 5 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature; nominated for Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$76 million worldwide on a $60 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
355K Wikipedia readers in the past year