A feature of this voyage is that the crew who set out together are people far from the work of the sea. The combination of an inexperienced group and an unknown sea raises the tension of adventure and action while leaving room for laughs that come from clashing with companions who cannot work together. Auli'i Cravalho voices Moana, and Dwayne Johnson voices Maui.
David G. Derrick Jr. directed, with Jason Hand as co-director, and Yvett Merino and Christina Chen produced. As a musical, the lineup of the music team matters, and the music was written by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. It is a 2024 work rated for all ages, and it can be watched on Disney+ with a subscription. There are some flashing scenes, so viewers sensitive to light should take care.
What to watch for
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The setup of setting out with a crew unskilled at sailing is a device that creates both adventurous tension and laughs.
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It is worth watching what meaning the call of the wayfinding ancestors gives to Moana's voyage.
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There is fun in listening to the musical numbers made together by Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated composers.
This is a good fit for viewers who want to enjoy an animation that combines sea adventure and songs together with their family.
