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Release Date:
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Nationwide
Friday, January 27, 2017 Nationwide
peril, some scary images and brief thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.
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Who stars in Moana: Cast List
Dwayne Johnson ... Maui (voice)
Moana 2, Red One
Auli’i Cravalho ... Moana (voice)
Mean Girls, Crush
Alan Tudyk ... Hei Hei the Rooster (voice)
Wish, 42
Jemaine Clement ... Tamatoa (voice)
Harold and the Purple Crayon, Despicable Me
Nicole Scherzinger ... Sina (voice)
Temuera Morrison ... Chief Tui (voice)
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Phillipa Soo ... (voice)
One True Loves, The Broken Hearts Gallery
Who's making Moana: Crew List
A look at the Moana behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ron Clements last directed The Princess and the Frog and The Little Mermaid (Second Screen Live).
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Production: What we know about Moana?
Key Facts
- A spirited and fearless teenager named Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) who, with help from demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), sets out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder.
- Tony®-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Broadway’s hottest new hit “Hamilton,” Tony-winning “In the Heights”), Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina (Speed, Tarzan, The Lion King) and Opetaia Foa’i (founder and lead singer of the world music award-winning band Te Vaka) blend their diverse and dynamic talents to help tell the tale of a spirited teenager who sets out to prove herself a master wayfinder.
- This will be the first CG-animated movie from the filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, Aladdin).
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - September: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2016 - June: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2015 - August: The film was set to Production status.
- 2014 - October: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2013 - June: The film was set to Announced status.
To be announced Walt Disney Animation Studios release is scheduled for November 23, 2016.
Moana Release Date: When was the film released?
Moana was a Nationwide release in 2016 on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Rules Don't Apply, Bad Santa 2 and Allied. Additional information: 2D/3D.
Moana DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Moana was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 .
Moana VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Moana was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Monday, February 20, 2017. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.