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Moana
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Thomas Kail. With Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTeenage 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Moana.
MoviHero lists July 8, 2026 as the release date for Moana. Thomas Kail is the listed director. The listed cast includes Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Rena Owen as Gramma Tala, John Tui as Chief Tui. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 8, 2026
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorThomas Kail
CastCatherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Rena Owen as Gramma Tala, John Tui as Chief Tui
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Moana runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 1,009 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“On a gorgeous Polynesian island where they all...speak...very...slowly, the young "Moana" (Catherine Laga'aia) is conflicted by her father's (John Tui) warning never to venture beyond…”
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“She sings, he grins wide / Water swallows the whole screen / Talent wins the day filmreviewhaiku”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I am Moana of Motunui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea, and restore the heart of Te Fiti.”
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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2026·Drama · Family · Comedy