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Is Moana safe for your child?
Age guide
5+
We advise Moana from age 5 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the vibrant animation, catchy songs, and the adventure of Moana's journey across the ocean.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can appreciate Moana's determination and her role as a leader, along with Maui's character arc and the themes of cultural identity and environmental responsibility.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with the deeper narrative themes of self-discovery, generational legacy, and the importance of respecting ancient traditions.
- 16+
- Older viewers can reflect on the film's artistic merits, its cultural representation, and the sophisticated storytelling that balances humor with profound themes.
In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. She embarks on an epic journey to save her people.
- Age guide
- 5+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Moana is a Disney animated film suitable for a wide range of ages, featuring a strong female protagonist and themes of self-discovery, cultural heritage, and environmental responsibility. While some scenes with mythical creatures or peril might be intense for very young viewers, the overall message is positive and empowering. It offers opportunities for family discussions about courage and respecting nature.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Moana is 5+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Moana setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Moana without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Moana that mean it is time to step in.
Moana age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Moana?
Parentwise puts Moana at 5+. We advise Moana from age 5 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Moana?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Moana (5+). Children in this age group can appreciate Moana's determination and her role as a leader, along with Maui's character arc and the themes of cultural identity and environmental responsibility.
Can a 12 year old watch Moana?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Moana (5+). Children in this age group can appreciate Moana's determination and her role as a leader, along with Maui's character arc and the themes of cultural identity and environmental responsibility.
Can a 13 year old watch Moana?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Moana (5+). Teenagers can engage with the deeper narrative themes of self-discovery, generational legacy, and the importance of respecting ancient traditions.
Is Moana appropriate for kids?
Moana is a Disney animated film suitable for a wide range of ages, featuring a strong female protagonist and themes of self-discovery, cultural heritage, and environmental responsibility. Parentwise rates Moana overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Moana family friendly?
Moana is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While some scenes with mythical creatures or peril might be intense for very young viewers, the overall message is positive and empowering.
Moana parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Moana is a Disney animated film suitable for a wide range of ages, featuring a strong female protagonist and themes of self-discovery, cultural heritage, and environmental responsibility. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Moana safe for kids?
We advise Moana from age 5 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). While some scenes with mythical creatures or peril might be intense for very young viewers, the overall message is positive and empowering.
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