Moana (1926)
Overview
In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength.
Where to watch Moana
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Kino Film Collection | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Filmtap | — | — |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | — | — |
| Australia | Filmtap | — | — |
| Ireland | Filmtap | — | — |
| New Zealand | Filmtap | — | — |
| India | JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| Germany | Filmtap | — | — |
| France | Filmtap | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Moana in 127 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Moana about?
In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength. Moana is a Documentary movie, released on 1926-01-07, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Moana worth watching?
TMDB users rate Moana 6.7 out of 10 from 38 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Moana?
In the United States, Moana streams on HBO Max and Kino Film Collection. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty
Cast
- Ta'avale as Moana
- Fa'amgase as Moana's Fiancé
- Tama as Moana's Father
- T'ugaita as Moana's Mother
- Pe'a as Moana's Younger Brother
- Leupenga as Moana's Older Brother
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Sources
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