Moana

2016, Adventure, 1h 53m

285 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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With a title character as three-dimensional as its lush animation and a story that adds fresh depth to Disney's time-tested formula, Moana is truly a family-friendly adventure for the ages. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.
  • Rating:
    PG (Peril|Brief Thematic Elements|Some Scary Images)
  • Genre:
    Adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Musker, Ron Clements
  • Producer:
    Osnat Shurer
  • Writer:
    Jared Bush
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $248.8M
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  • Distributor:
    Walt Disney
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Dwayne Johnson
Maui
Voice
Auli'i Cravalho
Moana
Voice
Rachel House
Gramma Tala
Voice
Temuera Morrison
Chief Tui
Voice
Jemaine Clement
Tamatoa
Voice
Nicole Scherzinger
Sina
Voice
Alan Tudyk
Heihei
Voice
Oscar Kightley
Fisherman
Voice
John Musker
Director
Ron Clements
Director
Chris Williams
Co-Director
Don Hall
Co-Director
Jared Bush
Screenwriter
Osnat Shurer
Producer
John Lasseter
Executive Producer
Jeff Draheim
Film Editing
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Audience Reviews for Moana

  • Aug 03, 2021
    My sister is in Hawaii and I'm hella jealous so I thought I'd put this on while finding what genre/horror film to watch tonight. And holy shit this was fun. And beautiful. And ... a musical (which I hate). The CGI in this in 4K is utterly fantastic. I mean I literally felt like I was in the South Pacific. The water effects were completely realistic -- I felt like if I touched the TV screen I'd get my finger wet. Moana and Maui are on a sail boat at sunset and it felt like I was on one of the few sunset cruises I've been on in Hawaii, Malaysia or Mexico. Maui as Dwayne Johnson had more chemistry with Auli'i Cravalho as Moana than Emily Blunt in Jungle Cruise or Vanessa Kirby in Hobbs and Shaw. I enjoyed Luca and Raya the Last Dragon but this was masterclass. It would've been five stars if it didn't have all that damn singing.
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  • Sep 21, 2018
    Disney's animated pacific adventure is a feast for all senses. The visuals are stunningly beautiful, the songs catchy, the characters lovable. All this plays together so well, you don't even notice that the story is mostly put together of the usual chosen one tropes. Still, the film's beating heart is so huge that it easily sways you to have a wonderful time, no matter your age.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 15, 2018
    What a delight! Great character design, insidiously catchy music, crackling sense of humour and a story that's timelessly elegant in its simplicity.
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  • Jul 17, 2017
    Great Disney movie, the kind that gives you nostalgia for the ones of old. This is a disney character that really does it on her own, great story and concept. The music is fun, inspiring, and moving at just the right moments, everyone should enjoy this movie.
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