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Moana (2016)

Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation • 1h 47m

Overview

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.

Best English-Friendly Release

2D version: Disney 4K Blu-ray

3D version: Disney 3D Blu-ray

Best Video Release

2D version: Disney 4K Blu-ray

3D version: Disney 3D Blu-ray

Additional Info

Disney+ 4K Streaming has Dolby Vision, while the 4K Blu-ray is HDR10

Format

UHD Blu-ray

External Links

Length

107 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

12 days ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release

2D version: Disney 4K Blu-ray

3D version: Disney 3D Blu-ray

Best Video Release

2D version: Disney 4K Blu-ray

3D version: Disney 3D Blu-ray

Additional Info

Disney+ 4K Streaming has Dolby Vision, while the 4K Blu-ray is HDR10

Format
UHD Blu-ray
Length
107 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
12 days ago
Contributors

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