Moana
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Moana is a 2016 animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It tells the story of Moana, the strong-willed daughter of a Polynesian chief, who is chosen by the ocean to embark on a perilous journey to find the demigod Maui and restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, thereby saving her island from a spreading blight. The film is a family-friendly offering, aimed primarily at children and pre-teens, though it contains themes and scenes that warrant parental guidance for younger viewers.
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Best For Ages
Age 8+. While rated PG, the film contains several intense action sequences and frightening mythical creatures that may be too scary for children under 8. Parental guidance is recommended for children up to 10 years old, particularly due to these violent and scary scenes.
Good to Know
The animated short film 'Inner Workings,' which was shown before 'Moana' in theaters, contained some mild toilet humor and brief, stylized references to death. Disney has announced a sequel, 'Moana 2,' for 2024, and a live-action remake for 2026. While the original film does not contain explicit LGBTQ+ content, discussions within fan communities and media speculate about the potential for 'queercoded' characters or explicit LGBTQ+ representation in these future installments.
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