Finding 'Ohana

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Finding 'Ohana

PG

2021

2h 3m

Adventure

Action

Comedy

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Geocache champion Pilialoha "Pili" Kawena, age 12, is abruptly lifted from her busy New York life and dropped into rural O'ahu to help care for her grandfather. Initially skeptical about her new surroundings, Pili finds a cryptic pirate's journal in her Papa's studio hinting at a 200-year-old shipwrecked treasure hidden away in the island's caves and mountains. With her older brother and new friends in tow she uses her clue solving skills to lead them on an adventure of a lifetime through the natural wonders of Hawaiʻi. As she learns to respect and love her native culture she also discovers not all secrets should be shared and that the real treasure in life is 'ohana -- her family.

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

[W]hile its beats are familiar, TV director Jude Weng's debut feature diverges from its well-worn path when it matters, staying true to its heart and love of Hawaiian culture.

Jan 29, 2021

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Lauren Saria

Arizona Republic

It would be easy to write off "Finding 'Ohana" as a Goonies redux... But the visibility the film offers for the complexity and beauty of Hawaiian culture makes it so much more.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 29, 2021

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

An entertaining mix of adventure, comedy, heartwarming family moments, and even a little (teen) romance.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 29, 2021

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Netflix’s Finding ‘Ohana is safe for parents and their children to watch together while being seen through a historically different point of view that has been missing in the live-action family film genre and is usually reserved for animation.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Its message is that the best treasure we can find is our friends.

Rated: C+

Jan 14, 2022

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Given the intended audience and the grab at nostalgia, fun goes a long way, and director Jude Weng delivers what's needed.

Rated: 6/10

Apr 14, 2021

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Audience Member

Sayang oras. Sobrang haba nya para sa isang family fantasy movie. Lagpas 2 oras ang bubunuin mo para lang sa over acting at non-sense na kwento.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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cinema f

“Home is where 'ohana is.” I honestly really enjoyed this film. It gave me so much The Goonies vibes. Very beautiful scenery and an amazing cast and crew. 5/5 stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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charm o

I'm so invested with this movies, the movie is really great especially the message it's trying to tell us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Helene S

straight up unwatchable. not family friendly and not even funny.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Todd Andrew B

Terrible script and acting. It really made no sense at all. Super hokey props and scenes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Remigiusz L

Acting is mid, story good and weird plot twists.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Geocache champion Pilialoha "Pili" Kawena, age 12, is abruptly lifted from her busy New York life and dropped into rural O'ahu to help care for her grandfather. Initially skeptical about her new surroundings, Pili finds a cryptic pirate's journal in her Papa's studio hinting at a 200-year-old shipwrecked treasure hidden away in the island's caves and mountains. With her older brother and new friends in tow she uses her clue solving skills to lead them on an adventure of a lifetime through the natural wonders of Hawaiʻi. As she learns to respect and love her native culture she also discovers not all secrets should be shared and that the real treasure in life is 'ohana -- her family.

Director: Jude Weng
Producer: Ian Bryce
Screenwriter: Christina Strain
Production Co: Ian Bryce Productions
Rating: PG (Some Suggestive Comments|Adventure Action|Language|Crude References)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 29, 2021
Runtime: 2h 3m

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