Moana (2016 film)
Moana (/moʊˈɑːnɑː/) is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy comedy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 56th Disney animated feature film. The film was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker,[8] and co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams.[9] The film features music written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina.[10]
Featuring the voices of Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk, the film tells the story of Moana, the strong-willed daughter of the chief in a Polynesian tribe, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with a goddess. When a blight strikes her island, Moana sets sail in search of Maui, a legendary demigod, in the hope of saving her people.
Moana was released theatrically in the United States on November 23, 2016 in Disney Digital 3-D, RealD 3D, D-Box, and premium large formats. The film received critical acclaim, with particular attention directed to its animation, music, and voice cast. The film has grossed over $511 million in worldwide box office revenue. The film, along with Zootopia, marks the first time since 2002 that Walt Disney Animation Studios has released two feature films in the same year and both films have been nominated at the 89th Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature; it also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "How Far I'll Go."[11]
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