Moana

1926·Movie
1h 38min·NR
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension2

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Robert J. Flaherty's South Seas follow-up to Nanook of the North is a Gauguin idyll moved by "pride of beauty... pride of strength."
Silent FilmSouth SeasRobert FlahertyDocumentaryEthnographicVisual PoetryRomanceTranquil1920s Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Moana

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Where can I stream Moana legally?

Moana is included with a subscription to Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moana worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moana rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Moana?

1 h 38 min

Moana runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moana?

Critics94
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Moana higher (94) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Moana in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Moana?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moana in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Moana use?

Chekhov's GunRunning GagYou Are Better Than You Think You AreBad "Bad Acting"I Know Your True NameWait HereAir QuotesPutting the Pee in PoolEnds with a SmileMyth PrologueTry to Fit That on a Business CardProduction Throwbackand 330 more

TV Tropes lists 342 storytelling tropes for Moana, including Chekhov's Gun, Running Gag, You Are Better Than You Think You Are.

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