Moana

2016 Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker

The ocean is calling.

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.

Auli'i Cravalho Dwayne Johnson Rachel House Temuera Morrison Jemaine Clement Nicole Scherzinger Alan Tudyk Louise Bush Christopher Jackson Oscar Kightley Troy Polamalu Puanani Cravalho

Alternative Titles

Moana: Un mar de aventuras, 魔海奇緣, Vaiana - Das Paradies hat einen Haken, 모아나, Vaiana, Vaiana - La Légende du Bout du Monde, Disney Klassiker 55 - Vaiana, [Sing Along] Moana, ΒΑΙΑΝΑ

comedy adventure animation family

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Popular reviews

Review by Kait ★★★★ 5

I had to go to the campus health center tonight bc I was having an anxiety attack and the nurse let me watch this on her computer so shoutout to jennifer
Review by adrianbalboa ★★★★★ 1

☝️ I 🖐 AM 🌸 MOANA 🌺 of 🏖 MOTUNUI ⛰YOU 👉 WILL 🚶 BOARD 🏃 MY ⛵️ BOAT 🛶 SAIL 🚣‍♀️ ACROSS 🗺 THE 🌅 OCEAN 🌊 and ✊️ RESTORE 👊 THE 💜 HEART 💙 OF 🏞 TE FITI 🌋‼️
Review by Evan ★★★★½ 18

Not only is Moana the best animated film I've seen in 2016, it's one of the better films I've seen in general in 2016!
Moana >>> Frozen.
This is probably my favorite animated film since Toy Story 3. Yes, I enjoyed Moana that much!
Review by Sally Jane Black 18

A goddess of life, of verdure, of creation, is sought out by a masculine force of divine power, and for a time, becomes infernal, until she is restored in a moment of regret by the same masculine force. Then, spring returns. Her name is Persephone, kidnapped by Hades at the discretion of Zeus, then later restored (for part of the year) by Zeus again. The pieces, places, people are different. The story is structured in a different way. New elements are introduced in different versions. A woman knows herself, but dominant masculine forces erase it. She remembers herself when they are changed by her restorative powers; a woman knows herself but is unseen until she restores herself. The elements shift…
Review by shay ★★★★★

frozen (2013) found dead in miami
Review by SilentDawn ★★★★ 2

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So pleasing in its aesthetic depiction of elements corresponding along with Moana's main journey that you'll cry from the sheer beauty of each beat in its obstacle structure. The environment is seamless in how it represents emotion by literally rising to life as dancing textures and substances - renditions of internal state - within her familiar quest. Its specificity matters, clinging to the beauty of showcasing an underrepresented culture taking the reins in a decidedly accustomed Mythic system. Unequivocally gorgeous and warm.
Review by scoobert doo (aka mo) ★★★★★ 2

even if i have kids, i will NEVER feel as proud of them as i am of moana of motunui. and i'll tell them that. it'll be a great conversation piece for parent-teacher conferences.
Review by sree ★★★★★

consider this:
the coconut
Review by DirkH ★★★★½ 7

It's been a while since my kids responded this strongly to a film.
It's getting tougher to find films that are really suitable for the three of them. They're 4, 6 and 9 now, two girls and one boy. They often go into a film looking for their own thing and it rarely happens that these things align.
Moana did that brilliantly. It offers up an exquisite balance of comedy, action, music and emotional investment in such a way that it left my kids entranced for the entire running time.
It's main strength is its impeccable pacing. There is simply not a single moment where it dips or becomes dull. Like the ocean Moana travels, this film's narrative sweeps you…
Review by katie ★★★★½ 1

I cannot stop smiling Fuck Me Up please!!
Review by robert ★★★★ 2

well at least it wasn't called some bullshit like 'wet'
Review by 👽hayley👽 ★★★★ 2

my dad: this film looks bad

me (calling the police): hello yes i would like to report a crime of slander

Recent reviews

Review by aqauas ★★★★★

just rewatched this for like the 4th time and the scene of moana restoring the heart of te fiti just gets me 😢 every time. the music and animation...so beautiful !
Review by ellena ★★★★★

shiny is my anthem
Review by Film Potato ★★★★★

My favorite Disney movie of this century. Without question.
Review by Connor J. ★★★★★

I had a run the year this came out (my senior year of college) of seeing this movie and then immediately getting absolutely obliterated drunk. It happened 4 times (twice in theaters, twice while it was on at parties).
Now I understand I did that because something deep inside me realized I would never reach this level of absolute perfection.

(Aside from the stupid Dwayne Johnson twitter joke)
Review by Camila Libreros ★★★½

Shiny was the best part.
Review by Matt Melia ★★★★★

High art. Should be exhibited in MoMA .
Review by mera ★★★★½

far from the ones who abandoned you
chasing the love of these humans
who made you feel wanted
you tried to be tough
but your armor's just not hard enough
JEEESSSSUUSSSSSSSBDHHSHCBFH
Review by Kimbo ★★★★½

I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)
Moana covers themes such as female empowerment, coming of age and self-discovery. This is most encapsulated in the song “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)” where Moana has an epiphany that leads her down a path of self-actualization that changes not only her fortune, but that of her entire tribe. The song begins with the spirit of Moana’s paternal grandmother, Gramma Tala, describing what sets Moana apart from her compatriots (I know a girl from an island, she stands apart from the crowd), as well as acknowledging the inherent isolation of Moana’s ambition, curiosity and precociousness (Sometimes the world seems against you, the journey may leave a scar). This is especially significant…
Review by Forrest ★★★★★

After 3 consecutive viewings of Raya, my wife requested something with songs. This is it. This is my favorite Disney movie. At the point now where I see the heartache of a father wanting the best for his people, but also the desperate desire to keep his family safe in a world beyond his control.
Checks all the boxes on all levels. I am an emotional wreck.
Review by rdandrew ★★★★

Funny. Entertaining. Good flick.
Review by finn ★★★½

brb gonna go youtube moana movie but it’s only scènes with the pig
Review by rodrigocotapsi ★★★★½

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

A canção final quando Moana Encontra Nefrite para devolver o seu coração é pedir pra chorar 2 semanas.