Kubo and the Two Strings vs The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.6/10 for Kubo and the Two Strings). The Iron Giant is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 42m. The Iron Giant is the older of the two (1999 against 2016). Both are adventure, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Kubo and the Two Strings
The Iron Giant| Kubo and the Two Strings | The Iron Giant | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 1999 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Family | Adventure, Animation, Family, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Travis Knight | Brad Bird |
| Main cast | George Takei, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Matthew McConaughey, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa | Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Christopher McDonald, Harry Connick Jr., James Gammon |
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 Iron Giant
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
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