PG-13

1492: Conquest of Paradise

Centuries before the exploration of space, there was another voyage into the unknown.

1992 • 154 min • Action · Adventure · Drama · History

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Synopsis

1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.

Our family guide

Best from age 14

Movie Knight Score

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Christopher Columbus sails to the New World, leading to profound changes for the indigenous people and European settlers. The film explores the challenges and conflicts of the Age of Discovery.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Historical violence and conflict
Depictions of slavery and injustice
Some mature thematic elements

What it models well

Exploration and discovery
Resilience in adversity
Intercultural understanding

Talk about it after

The true impact of colonization
Defining heroism and villainy
Cultural differences and respect

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