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Kubo and the Two Strings
Movie (2016)
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.
Movie (2016)
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.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Very little sexual content: Kubo's mom recalls how she and his father met and fell in love, and Monkey and Beetle flirt a bit with a soothing massage.
Violence & Gore
Frequent peril and violence: characters are injured and die, and the fights are intense. Beetle is stabbed in the back, a giant skeleton nearly eats the heroes, and an entire village burns, though most villagers survive.
Profanity
Very little language: occasional insults such as "stupid," "idiot," and "weak," plus swear stand-ins like "ohhh foot!"
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Very little: a villager smokes a pipe.
Frightening Scenes
Scary characters, epic battles and spooky moments: the Moon King becomes a frightening giant serpent, the masked aunts speak eerily, and Kubo nearly drowns among hypnotizing sea creatures.
Other things to know
Nothing in the film itself, but plenty of real-life merchandise and promotional tie-ins.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Strong themes of courage, teamwork and empathy, and the idea that people live on through memories and stories.
Role models
Kubo is loving, brave and kind, a talented storyteller and devoted son; Monkey is portrayed as assertive, brave and encouraging.
Representation
The review describes Monkey as a strong female role model, assertive and brave, though this is a narrow observation about gender portrayal and not a broader claim about diversity.
Learning
Families can discuss how the movie depicts the importance of storytelling and how Kubo brings joy to his village; this is a discussion opportunity, not proof of an educational purpose.
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