5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure • 2026 • 115 min • Older Kids (7+)
Moana (2026)
Moana (2026)
Overview
Moana is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 2016 animated film, following a Polynesian teenager who sails beyond her island's reef alongside demigod Maui to restore balance to her people's world. The Leans Progressive label reflects a recognizable pattern in the material: an environmental restoration mission frames individual courage as a response to ecological harm, a framing that sits comfortably on the progressive side of the cultural dial. Set against that, the film carries genuinely traditional underpinnings, including a nuclear family, strong ancestral ties, and a story where heritage and community duty drive the protagonist forward. Polynesian culture and spirituality are treated with clear reverence. The pull in both directions keeps the label mild rather than sharp.
Starring Cast
Catherine Laga'aia • Dwayne Johnson • John Tui
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
5.3
Overview
Moana is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 2016 animated film, following a Polynesian teenager who sails beyond her island's reef alongside demigod Maui to restore balance to her people's world. The Leans Progressive label reflects a recognizable pattern in the material: an environmental restoration mission frames individual courage as a response to ecological harm, a framing that sits comfortably on the progressive side of the cultural dial. Set against that, the film carries genuinely traditional underpinnings, including a nuclear family, strong ancestral ties, and a story where heritage and community duty drive the protagonist forward. Polynesian culture and spirituality are treated with clear reverence. The pull in both directions keeps the label mild rather than sharp.
Starring Cast
Catherine Laga'aia • Dwayne Johnson • John Tui
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium
The film champions ecological preservation and the restoration of natural balance, framing these themes within a narrative of personal growth and cultural respect. Its central message highlights individual perseverance in addressing environmental challenges and embracing one's destiny to protect a community.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium
The film features a cast predominantly of Pacific Islander descent, including actors from Hawaii and New Zealand, maintaining the cultural representation established in its animated predecessor. The production aims to celebrate the islands, communities, and traditions of Pacific Islanders.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium
The film centers on a loving nuclear family and strong extended family ties within a close-knit community. While the protagonist navigates parental warnings to fulfill a greater destiny, the narrative ultimately reinforces the importance of heritage and collective well-being.
LGBTQ: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: Medium
The film Moana (2026) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes of gender or sexual transformation within its plot or character arcs. The available information indicates no depiction of the transsexual community or related narratives in the movie.
Female Combat: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
The live-action adaptation of Moana maintains the established genders for all main characters from the 2016 animated film. Characters including Moana, Maui, Chief Tui, Sina, and Gramma Tala are portrayed with the same genders as their original counterparts. No instances of gender-swapped characters are present in the film.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
The live-action adaptation of Moana maintains the racial representation of its source material. All main characters, including Moana, Maui, Chief Tui, and Sina, are portrayed by actors of Polynesian or Pacific Islander descent, consistent with their original animated counterparts. No characters established as one race are depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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