Religious themes3/5
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Moana
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Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Religious themes 3/5 · Violence 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 4/5
Recommendation3.5/5
Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.
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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.
Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3.5/5Quick view
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Recommended ageNot listed
Strongest cautions
- Frightening scenes3/5
- Religious themes3/5
- Violence1/5
Strongest positives
- Courage & resilience4/5
- Good role models4/5
- Creativity & curiosity3/5
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- What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
- Which choice in Moana would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Moana, and what caused that change?
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