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PG

Movie

107 minutes

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October 13th, 2016
DIRECTOR:

John Musker

PRODUCER:

John Lasseter

STUDIOS:

Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Animation Studios

DISTRIBUTOR:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

RATING:

PG

RUNTIME:

107 minutes

FRANCHISE:

Disney

SEQUEL:

Moana 2

DIRECTOR:

John Musker

PRODUCER:

John Lasseter

STUDIOS:

Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Animation Studios

DISTRIBUTOR:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

RATING:

PG

RUNTIME:

107 minutes

FRANCHISE:

Disney

SEQUEL:

Moana 2

  • Headshot Of Dwayne Johnson In The Red Notice Premiere
    Maui (voice)
  • Headshot Of Auli'i Cravalho In The 33rd Annual EMA Awards Gala
    Auli'i Cravalho
    Moana (voice)
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    Rachel House
    Gramma Tala (voice)

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Reviews(5)

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda's catchy and emotional songs bring this animated feature to a whole new level. The story is already something extremely relatable for most, following a young girl who is just trying to find her place in the world without ruffling the feathers of her family. One of Disney Animation's best films to date, Moana is perfect from the voice acting, to the stunning animation, to the musical numbers and score.

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    10 /10
  • Huge Moana fan, personally! I think this is one of Disney's best 2010s era films. It is great to see a "princess" story without romance as a main plotline, and with a genuinely strong, compelling protagonist. This is a genuinely good model for young girls!

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    8 /10
  • An episodic Disney animated film, which isn't a bad thing, but when there's also no villain, it can feel a little directionless. Some cute moments, and great visuals.

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    6 /10
  • Think this is Disney's best movie in a long time. One of my favorite soundtracks in an animated film ever. We Know the Way is pure bliss. The animation is stunning as always and I really like Moana's journey as a character in this one. Looking forward to the sequel.

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    9 /10
  • Moana is beautiful and emotional, one of the best modern Pixar movies. The soundtrack is absolutely astounding and something I still listen to frequently, even years after the movie was originally released. With touching messages about family and finding your identity and place in the world, Moana is a visual treat and a heartwarming watch.

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    10 /10

Synopsis

Moana is a 2016 animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in Ancient Polynesia, the story follows the journey of a young Chieftain's daughter named Moana as she seeks the demigod Maui to lift a curse affecting her island, exploring themes of adventure and self-discovery.


Official Trailer

Cast(13)

Dwayne Johnson

Maui (voice)

Headshot Of Auli'i Cravalho In The 33rd Annual EMA Awards Gala
Auli'i Cravalho

Moana (voice)

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Rachel House

Gramma Tala (voice)

Temuera Morrison

Chief Tui (voice)

Jemaine Clement

Tamatoa (voice)

Nicole Scherzinger

Sina (voice)

Alan Tudyk

Heihei / Villager #3 (voice)

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Louise Bush

Toddler Moana (voice)

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Oscar Kightley

Fisherman (voice)

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Troy Polamalu

Villager #1 (voice)

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Puanani Cravalho

Villager #2 (voice)

Headshot Of Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda

Additional Voices (voice)

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Christopher Jackson

Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)

Images(70)

Moana May Be A Demigod Now, But Moana 2 Didn't Really Show What That Means-1
Maui singing You're Welcome in Disney's Moana
Moana looks out at sea
Moana watches a turtle in the sea
Maui talks to Moana in half shark form
Moana (2016) film reviews
Moana Review
8/10

Moana is a funny, heartfelt and richly-crafted hero's journey adventure that effectively puts a Disney spin on Southern Pacific culture.

Reviews(5)

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