Pocahontas
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Pocahontas

Best from age 6 · G · 1995 · 81 min

Pocahontas

Pocahontas, a young Native American woman, forms a connection with English colonist John Smith. Their forbidden love unfolds amidst escalating tensions between their peoples. The film explores themes of cultural clash and the struggle for peace in colonial Virginia.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Depictions of cultural insensitivity and prejudice
  • Confrontations between different groups
  • A character is shot and another is almost executed

Models well

  • Empathy and understanding for other cultures
  • Importance of protecting nature
  • Standing up for what is right
  • Seeking peace over conflict

Talk about it after

  • The historical context of colonization and its impact
  • How different cultures can learn to coexist peacefully
  • The meaning of true courage and leadership
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Cast & crew

Pocahontas - Teaser Trailer #1 (November 18, 1994)

Pocahontas - Sneak Peek #2 (December 16, 1994)

Pocahontas - 2005 10th Anniversary Edition DVD Trailer

Pocahontas - 1996 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer

Pocahontas (1995): Theatrical Trailer [35mm 4K Restoration]