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Moana
Movie (2016)
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.
Movie (2016)
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.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
A young boy dances and winks flirtatiously at Moana, and Maui remains shirtless throughout the film, though there are no explicit romantic elements.
Violence & Gore
The film features scary and violent monsters, storms that toss characters violently, a ship of armed coconut pirates firing poisoned darts, and instances of comic violence.
Profanity
The film contains no actual profanity, though characters use mild terms and creative insults.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
No drinking, smoking, or drug use is present in the film.
Frightening Scenes
The movie contains several dark moments and potentially frightening scenes, including attacks by a huge fiery lava monster, a giant creepy crab, and armed coconut pirates, alongside turbulent ocean storms.
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While no specific brands are featured in the movie, it is part of the Disney princess empire and has inspired numerous commercial products.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film delivers great messages about leadership, staying true to oneself, taking risks to help others, teamwork, and owning up to responsibilities.
Role models
Moana serves as a wonderful role model focusing on leadership, courage, and responsibility rather than romance, while Maui develops into a selfless mentor.
Representation
The movie features an authentic cast of Indigenous Pacific Islander descent and blends real-life Polynesian cultures, though it has faced some criticism regarding body type stereotypes.
Learning
Children can learn about Polynesian myths and culture alongside lessons in courage, teamwork, and perseverance.
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13 September 2025 at 11:56
Amazing film, songs are ace and Moana is a great role model. The end might be a bit scary for some kids.