Moana (2016)
An impetuous chieftain's daughter answers the ocean's call in an uplifting, whimsical, brisk adventure.
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.
How intense is Moana?
Moana has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Moana feels like
- Tone
- feel goodepicwhimsicaluplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Moana
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Moana for you?
Is Moana scary?
No. Moana is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Moana gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Moana sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Moana OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Moana?
Moana runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Moana?
Moana is streaming on Disney+.
Does Moana have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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