Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- uplifting
- warm
- family movie night
- summer viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an appealing, energetic family adventure that brings Hawaiian culture and heritage into a mainstream treasure-hunt framework.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The journal-led treasure hunt becomes a pathway for Brooklyn-raised siblings to reconnect with Hawaiian heritage.
The plot centers Native Hawaiian heritage and presents rural O‘ahu as more than a generic adventure backdrop.
A journal pointing to long-lost treasure drives the siblings and their friends into an island adventure.
The rural O‘ahu setting supplies beaches, wilderness, and exploratory adventure imagery.
Films like Finding ʻOhana, and why
The Goonies
family-friendly treasure hunt, youthful ensemble, and coming-of-age adventure
The Kid Who Would Be King
children uncovering a hidden adventure while navigating family bonds and cultural identity
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
warm family adventure combining folklore, friendship, humor, and youthful exploration
Moana
island setting, family-centered adventure, and emphasis on cultural heritage
Movie Details
- Director
- Jude Weng
- Release Date
- 2021-01-29
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (458)
Cast
- Alex Aiono
- Kea Peahu
- X Mayo
- Kyndra Sanchez
- Lindsay Watson
- Owen Vaccaro
- Kelly Hu
- Branscombe Richmond
- Chris Parnell
- Marc Evan Jackson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Finding ʻOhana about?
- Brooklyn siblings discover that a Hawaiian treasure hunt can also restore their connection to family, friendship, and ancestral heritage.
- What is Finding ʻOhana like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Finding ʻOhana as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Finding ʻOhana violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Finding ʻOhana as mild.
- What did critics think of Finding ʻOhana?
- Critics generally found the film an appealing, energetic family adventure that brings Hawaiian culture and heritage into a mainstream treasure-hunt framework.
- Which films are like Finding ʻOhana?
- Films with a similar feel include The Goonies, The Kid Who Would Be King, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Moana.
- How long is Finding ʻOhana?
- Finding ʻOhana runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch Finding ʻOhana?
- In United States, Finding ʻOhana streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
