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Where to watch Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) tonight

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.7 from 3,988 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family
Released
August 18, 2016
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 from 3,988 votes
Director
Travis Knight
Starring
Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Brenda Vaccaro
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Animation and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hulu (subscription), HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Kubo and the Two Strings?
Kubo and the Two Strings is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Kubo and the Two Strings rated?
Kubo and the Two Strings is rated PG in the US.
Is Kubo and the Two Strings a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Animation and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Kubo and the Two Strings?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hulu (subscription), HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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