Moana (2016)

Moana (2016) is an animated adventure-comedy set in ancient Polynesia that follows Moana Waialiki, the strong-willed daughter of a island chief and a born wayfinder. When her island’s fish vanish and crops fail, Moana learns the cause: the demigod Maui stole the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, bringing a curse on the ocean. Chosen by the Ocean itself, Moana sails beyond the reef to find Maui, recover the heart, and heal her people. Along the way she and Maui face enormous monsters, dangerous seas, and their own doubts, while discovering courage, identity, and the importance of community and tradition. Watching Moana delivers a vivid, emotional ride — spectacular ocean and island animation, pulse-quickening action sequences, and well-timed humor balanced with touching father‑daughter and coming-of-age moments. The film draws on Polynesian mythology and navigation lore and blends epic stakes with personal growth: Moana’s voyage is both a quest to save her home and a journey to claim who she truly is. Viewers can expect uplifting, family-friendly entertainment with memorable music, strong visual storytelling, and an empowering heroine whose persistence and faith turn a perilous voyage into a triumphant discovery of self.

Actors: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House

Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall

Runtime: 107 min

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

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