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Moana

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2016, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Moana

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2016, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2016
  • Released 23 Nov 2016
  • Runtime 107 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.6/10 from 436,011 votes
  • Metascore 81/100
  • Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy
  • Languages English, French
  • Countries United States

Cast

Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House

Direction and writing

Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall

Written by: Jared Bush, Ron Clements, John Musker

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 22 wins & 90 nominations total

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