Moana

The ocean is calling.

2016 • 107 min • Adventure · Comedy · Family · Animation

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Synopsis

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

13910 reviews

100 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
76 Audience · 13906 · 40%

Moana, a young islander, embarks on a daring voyage to save her people and restore the heart of Te Fiti. She teams up with the demigod Maui on an epic adventure across the ocean. This animated musical features vibrant animation and a strong message about self-discovery.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some peril from mythical creatures
Maui can be a bit arrogant at times
A brief, emotional moment of loss

What it models well

Courage and determination
Self-discovery and identity
Respect for nature
Working together

Talk about it after

The importance of environmental protection
Finding your inner strength
Cultural traditions and heritage
Overcoming challenges

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Top billed cast

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker • Crew: John Musker, Don Hall, Pamela Ribon, Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell, Ron Clements, Jared Bush, Chris Williams

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Reviewer notes

Recommended
This is quite a fun meander into the richness of Polynesian myth that allows the animators and the storytellers to fill their boots. The young "Moana" is daughter of the King, and he is terrified that an ancient curse will visit their paradise homeland should anyone venture beyond the protective reef that surrounds their island. Thing is, though, that it looks like the curse is coming anyway.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

Recommended
Good fun. I wasn't expecting <em>'Moana'</em> to be quite so goofy and silly, in that sense the more serious ending doesn't quite fit, but I still felt suitably entertained throughout. The animation is nice, while the music is solid - even if Maui's "You're Welcome" is the only memorable song to me. Dwanye Johnson plays Maui, he is top notch from start-to-finish; obvious casting, but still a welcomed pick.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
After I watched _Zootopia_ in the middle of 2016, I thought to myself "Well, that does it, this has to be the best Family Movie of the year!" I was ready to call it right then and there. It wasn't until December rolled around and I got the chance to see _Moana_, that I realised I had spoken far too soon. For in truth Moana deserved that title!…
Gimly, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
**Girl finds out the true identity of her people.** Okay, I shocked when I heard this film did not get the Oscars nod, except for a song. Now I have seen the film and I come to know why. This is a one liner, but developed into a longer version Except the initial parts, this film is like a limited cast/character film. Most of the film takes place in the sea sailing around fighting evil force to break the curse.…
Reno, TMDB Community