I once again wish I hadn't taken kids to PG movie (can someone release a G film, please). At ages 3 and 5, Moana had my kids asking questions about gods and demigods. And in a later discussion, my 5 year old questioned why parents wouldn't want a baby (and why they'd throw the baby into the sea).
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If I remember correctly, some character in the movie mentioned that Moana was 14. That makes sense both from the perspective of Disney (Disney movies are aimed at that age-bracket) and for archaic Polynesian society (in ancient societies, 13 or 14 would have been considered ‘adult’).
https://www.quora.com/How-old-is-Moana-supposed-to-be
Both Moana and Cravalho will be 16 when the film is released. Cravalho recorded the voice of Moana when she was 14 years old. But as timing would have it, Cravalho will be celebrating her sweet 16 this month. via Giphy. “I’m turning 16 the day before the film [is released], and Moana’s 16,” said Cravalho. “Best sweet 16 ever! I think I’m spending it on a plane. But I think I’m going back in time so, you know, like, the time zones change, so I’m going to have a really long 16th birthday. I’m going to sneak a cupcake on the plane.”.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/14-things-disneys-moana-film/story?id=43276845
Walt Disney Animation Studios continues to deliver with Moana, a beautiful and touching film. The title character, 16-year-old Moana (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) lives on the island of Motunui, the daughter of the local Chief (Temuera Morrison). Moana has a happy and loving life, but is filled with a wanderlust and upset by her father’s orders that no one ever travel beyond their island’s reef.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/moana-review
Both Moana and Cravalho will be 16 when the film is released. Cravalho recorded the voice of Moana when she was 14 years old. But as timing would have it, Cravalho will be celebrating her sweet 16 this month. “I’m turning 16 the day before the film [is released], and Moana’s 16,” said Cravalho.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/14-things-disneys-moana-film/story?id=43276845
We took our 5 children (ranges from ages 2 up to 12) to see Moana and were not disappointed. All the kids loved it, except for the 2 year old. It was a bit scary for her, and she required some breaks outside during a couple scenes. The storytelling is brilliant, with a lot of facets.
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According to the actress[1] who made her voice, Moana is 16 years old. Footnotes. [1] 14 Things to Know About Disney's 'Moana' Before You See It. Views.
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Unlike any other Disney princess movie, Moana is completely romance free, never once bringing up its main character's marriage prospects. Moana's status as the island's next chief is unquestioned, and she's so busy trying to diplomatically solve her people's problems that the lack of a love interest is welcome.
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However, there are some deep messages in the film that they probably won't fully understand until they're just a little bit older. My 3 year old didn't say much of the movie apart from their love of the chicken and Maui being so funny. My 5 year old, 7 year old, and twin 9 year olds had lots to say about the film.
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Moana is a wonderful role model and a strong female character. Unlike many movie princesses, her focus isn't on winning a prince -- instead, she's set on being a strong, successful leader for her people. She doesn't shy away from her responsibilities, but she also fearlessly follows her heart.
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how old is moana in the movie
Moana is 14 years old in the movie.