Moana (2016)

October 13, 2016 (US) • Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation • 107m

Overview

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.

Directors

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

Top Billed

Auliʻi Cravalho

Keywords

sailboat sea island saving the world ocean cartoon mythology villain musical coming of age curse sailor explorer aftercreditsstinger demigod polynesia voyage pacific ocean quest island life giant crab animal sidekick seafarer 3d animation admiring female explorer

Where to watch

Free / Included

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Top Billed Cast

Crew

Collection

Moana Collection

Moana

Moana 2

Reviews

Reno

⭐ 7/10

February 26, 2017

**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. But at the end, you would feel th… read the rest.

Gimly

⭐ 7/10

April 4, 2017

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!

Mostly I'm just happy that I managed to enjoy two whole Disney movies this year.

_Final rating:★★★… read the rest.

r96sk

⭐ 7/10

September 6, 2020

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. Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana) and Rachel… read the rest.

CinemaSerf

⭐ 7/10

March 29, 2023

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. Their coconuts start to rot, their supply of fish drie… read the rest.