Kubo and the Two Strings

PGUnited States rating20161h 42mAnimation, Adventure, Family
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PG US
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A young boy with a magical gift for storytelling travels across a mystical land to find his father's lost armor. Along the way, he learns about his own powers and the importance of his memories. It is a beautifully crafted adventure about family and the strength of stories.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Moderate
The film features a cinematic flow with traditional storytelling and moments of quiet atmosphere between action sequences. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA giant skeleton guards a cave where the characters must retrieve a sword.
  • Approx.ScaryA sea monster with many eyes tries to distract and capture the characters underwater.
  • Approx.IntenseA large, monstrous beast chases the characters through a cemetery at the end.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did you think about the way Kubo used music and origami to tell his stories?
  2. 2Why do you think memories are so important to the characters in the movie?
  3. 3How did the characters show courage when they faced scary things together?

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