Finding 'Ohana
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): January 29, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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88
RogerEbert.comNell MinowJan 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. Read full review
80
IGNKristy PuchkoJan 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. Read full review
76
PolygonPetrana RadulovicFeb 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. Read full review
70
Screen RantMae AbdulbakiJan 29, 2021
Finding ‘Ohana continues the tradition of balancing heartwarming family bonding time with genuine humor and wondrously exciting escapades. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersJan 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. Read full review
60
VarietyCourtney HowardJan 30, 2021
While imperfect and at times predictable, the adventure these filmmakers and performers take us on feels like a warm tropical breeze. Read full review
50
The New York TimesKyle TurnerJan 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. Read full review
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