Moana (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Moana is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Moana is a vibrant animated adventure following a young Polynesian girl who sets sail to save her island from a life-draining curse. The film is rated PG primarily for stylized peril, intense sequences with a lava…

Moana is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Moana is a vibrant animated adventure following a young Polynesian girl who sets sail to save her island from a life-draining curse. The film is rated PG primarily for stylized peril, intense sequences with a lava demon, and emotional themes involving the death of a beloved grandparent. Parents should be aware of…

There is no sexual content. A brief moment shows Moana as a toddler without a top, and Maui jokes about "no purple nurples" while interacting with his living tattoos.

Violence is stylized and animated. Characters engage in combat with fantastical creatures like the Kakamora pirates and a massive lava demon. While weapons are used and characters are knocked around, the action relies on cartoon physics and lacks blood or…

Language is very mild. A character begins to say a common profanity but is interrupted mid-sentence, which is played for comedic effect.

There is no substance use in the film.

The film addresses serious emotional themes including the death of a grandmother, the abandonment of a child by their parents, and the grief associated with loss. These scenes are handled with care but can be impactful for children.

Moana runs 107 minutes, directed by John Musker, Ron Clements, released in 2016.

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