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2021
PG
Netflix
2 h 3 m

2021
PG
Netflix
2 h 3 m

Summary A summer in rural O‘ahu takes an exciting turn for two Brooklyn-raised siblings (Kea Peahu and Alex Aiono) when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an epic adventure with new friends, and leads them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

Directed By: Jude Weng

Written By: Christina Strain

2021
PG
Netflix
2 h 3 m

2021
PG
Netflix
2 h 3 m

Finding 'Ohana

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

69

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

6.5

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Summary A summer in rural O‘ahu takes an exciting turn for two Brooklyn-raised siblings (Kea Peahu and Alex Aiono) when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an epic adventure with new friends, and leads them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

Directed By: Jude Weng

Written By: Christina Strain

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

71% Positive
5 Reviews

29% Mixed
2 Reviews

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

71% Positive
5 Reviews

29% Mixed
2 Reviews

0% Negative
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Jan 29, 2021

A twist that brings together native myths and modern challenges is at first surprising and then surprisingly satisfying. We leave the film feeling like we've found some 'Ohana ourselves.

By Nell Minow FULL REVIEW

Jan 29, 2021

All in all, Finding 'Ohana is a superb entry into the annals of kid-fronted adventure. The familiarity of concept and character welcomes you into the cozy romp of it all but provides surprises and spectacle unique to its Hawaiian environment. There are laughs and thrills aplenty, spiked with a bit of pathos, but not so much to derail the fun.

By Kristy Puchko FULL REVIEW

Feb 1, 2021

For the most part, Weng weaves adventure and sentimentality together, but when it comes down to it, Finding ’Ohana works when it focuses on the ohana at its core.

By Petrana Radulovic FULL REVIEW

Jan 29, 2021

Finding ‘Ohana continues the tradition of balancing heartwarming family bonding time with genuine humor and wondrously exciting escapades.

By Mae Abdulbaki FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jan 29, 2021

While 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.

By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW

Jan 30, 2021

While imperfect and at times predictable, the adventure these filmmakers and performers take us on feels like a warm tropical breeze.

By Courtney Howard FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Jan 28, 2021

A Gen Z crusade, hyper-aware of its Indiana Jonesian influences, is an entertaining conceit. But the plodding pace of Jude Weng’s film, along with its shabby dialogue, distracts from the more emotionally intricate subplot of the mother returning home to her father after her husband’s death.

By Kyle Turner FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

50% Positive
4 Ratings

25% Mixed
2 Ratings

25% Negative
2 Ratings

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

50% Positive
4 Ratings

25% Mixed
2 Ratings

25% Negative
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Details

Production Company Ian Bryce Productions

Release Date Jan 29, 2021

Duration 2 h 3 m

Rating PG

Genres

Tagline Home is where 'ohana is.

Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81023618

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Awards

ReFrame

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Hawaii Film Critics Society

• 1 Nomination

Young Artist Awards

• 1 Nomination

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