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7.6
Walt Disney Animation Studios

Moana

Moana · Moana Collection

2016 107 min PG
Critic7.6
Animation Adventure Comedy Family
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Overview

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches an island, Moana answers the Ocean's call to set out on a daring mission to save her people.
Overall 7.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Animation Desk

7.6 /10

Overview

Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, Moana is a critically acclaimed animated musical adventure celebrating Polynesian culture, mythology, and self-discovery.

Pros

  • Stunning and vibrant oceanic animation visuals
  • Catchy, memorable musical numbers composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Cons

  • Follows traditional Disney narrative formulas
Verdict A visually breathtaking, musically brilliant animated journey featuring a strong and inspiring heroine.

AI Review

A spirited young woman sets sail on a daring mission across the ocean to save her island and people, teaming up with a legendary demigod.

A visually breathtaking, musically brilliant animated journey featuring a strong and inspiring heroine.

A beloved modern classic animation suitable for all audiences.

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Cast

Auli'i Cravalho Moana
Dwayne Johnson Maui
Rachel House Gramma Tala
Temuera Morrison Chief Tui
Nicole Scherzinger Sina
Jemaine Clement Tamatoa
Alan Tudyk Heihei

Characters

Moana Auli'i Cravalho
Maui Dwayne Johnson
Gramma Tala Rachel House
Chief Tui Temuera Morrison
Sina Nicole Scherzinger
Tamatoa Jemaine Clement
Heihei Alan Tudyk

Crew

John Musker Director
Ron Clements Director
Jared Bush Screenwriter
Lin-Manuel Miranda Songwriter / Composer
Opetaia Foa'i Songwriter / Composer
Mark Mancina Music Composer

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Trivia

  • Directors John Musker and Ron Clements traveled to Fiji, Samoa, and Tahiti to research Polynesian history and culture for the film.

Quotes

"I am Moana of Motunui. You will board my boat."

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For higher ratings, consider Zootopia 2 (9.1/10). A similarly themed alternative is Frozen II.

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