PG-13

Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

Chosen by a queen. Driven by a dream. He dared to go to the edge, and kept going.

1992 • 120 min • History · Adventure

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Synopsis

Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

59 reviews

48 Audience · 59 · 100%

Christopher Columbus seeks to sail west to the Indies, battling skepticism and the Spanish Inquisition for funding. He secures support from Queen Isabella and embarks on a journey across the unknown ocean, facing sabotage and crew rebellion. This historical adventure depicts the challenging voyage to the New World.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Historical inaccuracies may be present
Depictions of conflict and mutiny
Some scenes with historical religious pressure

What it models well

Perseverance
Exploration
Leadership
Vision

Talk about it after

The historical context of the voyage
The ethical implications of colonization
Dealing with fear of the unknown
The importance of diverse perspectives

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