# Moana (2016)

> A spirited young navigator crosses a mythic Pacific to restore her island’s failing life and reclaim her people’s voyaging legacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/164593

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation
- Director: John Musker, Ron Clements
- Cast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Tudyk, Louise Bush
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3521164/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: uplifting, witty, joyful, family movie night, weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A spirited young girl embarks on a daring journey across the ocean to save her island.

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