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Moana

1926Movie1 h 38 minNR

75
GreatGoodWatch score
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Facts

January 7, 1926 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
January 7, 1926
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States, Samoa
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Running Gag, You Are Better Than You Think You Are +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Moana?"

Questions about Moana

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Moana worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Moana okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Running Gag, and You Are Better Than You Think You Are.