# Moana (2026)

> A determined island chief’s daughter crosses forbidden waters with a reluctant demigod to restore balance and save her people.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1076378

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
- Director: Thomas Kail
- Cast: Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Jemaine Clement, Emma Puahi-Shapazian, Amaya Masoli
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27419466/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: hopeful, witty, uplifting, family movie night, musical movie marathon

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