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.

Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

01/29/2021

[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.

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Lauren Saria

Arizona Republic

01/29/2021

4/5

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.

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

01/29/2021

3.5/4

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

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

09/11/2022

3/5

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.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

01/14/2022

C+

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

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

04/14/2021

6/10

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

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Koi P

@hopep Apr 16

Enjoyable and fun adventure film. Reminiscent of Goonies.

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Nancy F

@RT29755355 Nov 22

Don’t approve all the bad attitudes and language. Nothing our grandkids have been taught is acceptable.

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Pinoy Short R

@emill_santos 02/21/2025

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.

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cinema f

@RT71421564 11/25/2024

“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.

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charm o

@RT56520677 09/29/2024

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

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Helene S

@helene___ 08/31/2024

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

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Synopsis

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