Moana

Moana

The ocean chose her for a reason.

Directed by Thomas Kail

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Seven Bucks Productions

2026115 min7.4 / 10

A vibrant, ocean-set adventure about a young explorer answering a mystical call, blending Polynesian mythology with themes of courage, legacy, and self-discovery.

Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Moana end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Moana easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Moana scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Moana sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Moana violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Moana, and what each one shares →

Like Moana

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Moana

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Moana, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Moana, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Moana, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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