Moana (2016) Movie Explained | Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House | Reviews & Story

Moana (2016) is a breathtaking Disney animated adventure that sweeps audiences across the vast open ocean in one of the most visually stunning and emotionally powerful films the studio has ever produced — a story about identity, courage, ancestral calling, and the unstoppable pull of the sea. Auli'i Cravalho delivers a radiant and deeply moving performance as Moana Waialiki, the spirited daughter of a Polynesian chief who is mysteriously chosen by the ocean itself to embark on a daring mission: sail beyond the reef, find the shape-shifting demigod Maui, and restore the stolen heart of the goddess Te Fiti before a creeping darkness consumes every island in the world. Dwayne Johnson brings infectious charisma and surprising emotional depth to Maui — a legendary, hook-wielding demigod whose towering ego and ancient regrets hide a vulnerability that makes him one of Disney's most compelling supporting characters. Together, Moana and Maui face monstrous coconut pirates, a glittering giant crab obsessed with shiny things, and the terrifying volcanic fury of Te Kā — while discovering that the greatest battle is always the one fought within. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, and Opetaia Foa'i, Moana is rooted in the rich traditions of Pacific Islander navigation and mythology — and features one of Disney's greatest ever soundtracks, anchored by the global phenomenon "How Far I'll Go." Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.