Kubo and the Two Strings
Why this pick
Its ornate stop-motion fantasy similarly uses music, family memory, and a young hero's quest to turn grief into a vivid, heartfelt adventure.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
Why this pick
Its ornate stop-motion fantasy similarly uses music, family memory, and a young hero's quest to turn grief into a vivid, heartfelt adventure.
Why this pick
This hand-drawn Irish fable pairs a child-led magical journey with folklore and family loss, balancing playful wonder with a deeply tender emotional core.
Why this pick
A more dreamlike, melancholy counterpart: a boy enters a fantastical realm shaped by bereavement and family history, with breathtaking imagery and emotional ambiguity.
Why this pick
Though smaller in scale, it shares Coco’s sunlit color, buoyant coming-of-age spirit, and affection for family, pairing childhood freedom with a warm emotional payoff.
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01 / THE STORY
A boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestors' stories and traditions.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME

Miguel Rivera (voice)

Héctor (voice)

Ernesto de la Cruz (voice)

Mamá Imelda Rivera (voice)

Mamá Coco
Mamá Luisa Rivera (voice)

Papá Enrique Rivera (voice)

Abuelita (voice)