Is Moana appropriate for children?

# Moana - Parent Guide Moana is a colorful Disney adventure that's safe for most children, featuring a resourceful teenage heroine on an ocean voyage with the demigod Maui. The film contains only mild action sequences with no violence, profanity, or scary content. It's an excellent choice for family viewing that celebrates courage and self-discovery.

What age is Moana suitable for?

Our verdict for Moana is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Moana safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2026

Rating

Genre

Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure

Synopsis

Prompted by a summons from the ocean, Moana departs her home island of Motunui for the first time and travels past its barrier reef. Accompanied by the demigod Maui, she undertakes a voyage aimed at recovering the well-being of her community.

Cast

Catherine Laga‘aia

Moana

Dwayne Johnson

Maui

Rena Owen

Gramma Tala

John Tui

Chief Tui

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

Fast-paced animated adventure with frequent scene changes, bright tropical colors, dynamic action sequences, and energetic musical numbers that create a moderately high sensory load.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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