Moana (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, Moana is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Ron Clements, running about 107 minutes. “The ocean is calling.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
Who’s in it. Moana stars Auli'i Cravalho as Moana (voice), Dwayne Johnson as Maui (voice), Rachel House as Gramma Tala (voice) and Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Moana has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $690.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moana (2016)?
- In US, Moana is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moana worth watching?
- Moana holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moana?
- Moana stars Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison and Jemaine Clement.
- When was Moana released?
- Moana was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.