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Moana

  • 20162016
  • PGPG
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
321K
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Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
A young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui.
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  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Comedy

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
321K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
252
173
  • Directors
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
    • Don Hall(co-directed by)
  • Writers
    • Jared Bush(screenplay by)
    • Ron Clements(story by)
    • John Musker(story by)
  • Stars
    • Auli'i Cravalho(voice)
    • Dwayne Johnson(voice)
    • Rachel House(voice)
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  • Directors
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
    • Don Hall(co-directed by)
  • Writers
    • Jared Bush(screenplay by)
    • Ron Clements(story by)
    • John Musker(story by)
  • Stars
    • Auli'i Cravalho(voice)
    • Dwayne Johnson(voice)
    • Rachel House(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 616User reviews
    • 400Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 21 wins & 90 nominations total

    Videos23

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    Meet Moana, a True Disney Princess
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    Meet Moana, a True Disney Princess
    Auli'i Cravalho Becomes a Disney Musical Star
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    Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Dwayne Johnson in Moana (2016)
    Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Dwayne Johnson in Moana (2016)
    Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Stephen Kearin and Alan Tudyk in Moana (2016)
    Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Rachel House and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Temuera Morrison at an event for Moana (2016)

    Top cast

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    Auli'i Cravalho
    Auli'i Cravalho
    • Moanaas Moana
    • (voice)
    Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson
    • Mauias Maui
    • (voice)
    Rachel House
    Rachel House
    • Gramma Talaas Gramma Tala
    • (voice)
    Temuera Morrison
    Temuera Morrison
    • Chief Tuias Chief Tui
    • (voice)
    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Tamatoaas Tamatoa
    • (voice)
    Nicole Scherzinger
    Nicole Scherzinger
    • Sinaas Sina
    • (voice)
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Heiheias Heihei
    • (voice)
    • …
    Oscar Kightley
    Oscar Kightley
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    • (voice)
    Troy Polamalu
    • Villager #1as Villager #1
    • (voice)
    Puanani Cravalho
    • Villager #2as Villager #2
    • (voice)
    Louise Bush
    • Toddler Moanaas Toddler Moana
    • (voice)
    Chris Jackson
    Chris Jackson
    • Chief Tuias Chief Tui
    • (singing voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
      • Don Hall(co-directed by)
    • Writers
      • Jared Bush(screenplay by)
      • Ron Clements(story by)
      • John Musker(story by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fishermen can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the blight by stealing the heart of the goddess, Te Fiti. The only way to heal the island is to persuade Maui to return Te Fiti's heart, so Moana sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific. The film is based on stories from Polynesian mythology. —Anonymous
    • island
    • ocean
    • polynesia
    • polynesian
    • saving the world
    • 133 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The ocean is calling.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Musical
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for peril, some scary images and brief thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The tattoos on Chief Tui's abdomen are the same tattoos worn by pro wrestler Peter Fanene Maivia, Dwayne Johnson's maternal grandfather.
    • Goofs
      The movie features several frigate birds, particularly when baby Moana helps the baby turtle get to the sea. Polynesians sometimes used frigate birds to help navigate toward new islands. However, they spend very little time on land, and never eat there. They hunt while in flight in the open sea, and only land when they need to roost.
    • Quotes

      Moana: Okay, first, I am not a princess. I'm the daughter of the chief.

      Maui: Same difference.

      Moana: No.

      Maui: If you wear a dress, and have an animal sidekick, you're a princess.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a post-credit scene where Tamatoa the Crab (Jemaine Clement) breaks the fourth wall by telling the audience that they would help him turn over if he had a Jamaican accent and was called Sebastian. A clear nod to the directors Ron Clements and John Musker's crab character "Sebastian" in The Little Mermaid, which they wrote.
    • Connections
      Edited into Zenimation: Water (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Tulou Tagaloa
      Performed by Olivia Foa'i (as Olivia Foa'i)
      Music and Lyrics by Opetaia Foa'i

    User reviews616

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Just the best!!!
    I love everything about this movie. The colors, the setting and the characters, all good to my eyes!
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    • hezekiahlamet
    • Dec 18, 2017

    FAQ2

    • Who plays Moana's grandmother?
    • Why is the movie called "Vaiana" in many European countries?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney+ Hotstar
      • hotstar
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Hành Trình Của Moana
    • Filming locations
      • Polynesia
    • Production companies
      • Hurwitz Creative
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $248,757,044
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $56,631,401
      • Nov 27, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $643,668,897
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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