Pocahontas

An American legend comes to life.

1995 • 81 min • Adventure · Animation · Family · Romance

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Synopsis

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

6140 reviews

100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
69 Audience · 6137 · 47%

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.

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

Heads up

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

What it 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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Top billed cast

Director: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg • Crew: Chris Buck, Philip LaZebnik, Susannah Grant, Carl Binder, Joe Grant, Bruce Morris, Ralph Zondag, Glen Keane, Francis Glebas, Rob Gibbs, Ed Gombert, Duncan Marjoribanks, Burny Mattinson, Kaan Kalyon, Todd Kurosawa

Trailers & clips

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]

Reviewer notes

Recommended
A gentle telling of the tale of early British settlers arriving in Virginia in the 17th century. Seeking gold, they found the indigenous population and pretty much set out to annihilate and/or enslave them. Pocahontas is curious to meet these white visitors and Capt. John Smith keen to reciprocate with both keen to prevent bloodshed and promote conversation and understanding between them. On the face of it, it is ...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

Recommended
Never really got into this movie. It's ok but I don't think it's as good as everyone gives it credit for.
SoSmooth1982, TMDB Community

Recommended
Good offering from Disney. <em>'Pocahontas'</em> is an enjoyable flick from 1995. The animation is lovely, while the voice cast each do fine jobs. The premise raises noteworthy thoughts regarding British colonisation. It isn't perfect and isn't in-depth by any means, but I like what the film takes on. Irene Bedard does well in the lead role, while the seemingly ever topical Mel Gibson supports ably. It's als...
r96sk, TMDB Community