Kubo and the Two Strings vs The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for Kubo and the Two Strings). Kubo and the Two Strings is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2016). Both are adventure, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Kubo and the Two Strings
The Boy and the Beast| Kubo and the Two Strings | The Boy and the Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Family | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Travis Knight | Mamoru Hosoda |
| Main cast | George Takei, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Matthew McConaughey, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Kubo and the Two Strings
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.
The Boy and the Beast
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
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