Pocahontas (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pocahontas is a 1995 animated musical starring Mel Gibson, Christian Bale and Linda Hunt. It is inspired by Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $346.1 million worldwide. It won 2 Oscars, including Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) and Music (Original Song), and 7 awards in all. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Inspired by
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pocahontas About?
The premise of Pocahontas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a desire for adventure, Pocahontas seeks guidance from Grandmother Willow as English settlers arrive. A friendship blossoms between her and Captain John Smith, bridging the divide between their cultures. Their connection profoundly impacts the relationship between the settlers and the Native American people, forever changing the course of history and the land they share.
Pocahontas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- native american protagonist
- female protagonist
- disobedience
- noble savage
- pocahontas character
- captain john smith character
- pet raccoon
- feeding a raccoon
- love interest
- pet dog
- animal
- necklace
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- canoe
- englishman
- native american
- native american tribe
- native american stereotype
- candle
- willow tree
- black hair
- camp
- native american girl
- boat
- chicken leg
- soldier
- virginia
- settler
- brunette
- storm
- talking tree
- long black hair
- north american indian
- dog
- native american woman
- princess
- prejudice
- racism
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic tree
- unsubtitled foreign language
- raccoon
- hummingbird
- pug dog
- river
- tree
- father daughter relationship
- based on true story
- scene before opening credits
- scene during opening credits
- lifting a male into the air
Pocahontas Cast
Mel Gibson leads the cast, with Christian Bale and Linda Hunt.
Pocahontas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pocahontas 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Pocahontas Plot Summary
What happens in Pocahontas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1607, the Susan Constant embarks from London, ferrying English settlers of the Virginia Company towards the New World. Amid their journey, a formidable North Atlantic storm strikes, putting the ship in peril. Captain John Smith (Mel Gibson), a man of ambition and dreams of adventure, acts quickly to save Thomas (Christian Bale), a young and novice crew-mate, from drowning as the chaos unfolds. The storm wreaks havoc, displacing cannons and entangling sails, but John’s decisive actions are pivotal in averting disaster and ensuring the safety of the crew.
Full summary
The whole story of Pocahontas, scene by scene
Pocahontas Box Office
Pocahontas grossed $346.1 million worldwide. $141.6 million came from the US and Canada and $204.5 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$346.1M
- US & Canada
- $141.6M
- International
- $204.5M
Pocahontas Awards & Nominations
Pocahontas won 2 Oscars, including Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) and Music (Original Song), and 7 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Annie Awards 1995, with 4 wins from 6 nominations.
7 wins10 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1996 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)
- Won Music (Original Song)
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Golden Globes 1996 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Original Score – Alan Menken
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Annie Awards 1995 4 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Achievement in Music
- Won Best Achievement in Production Design
- Won Best Animated Feature
- Won Best Individual Achievement in Animation
- Nominated Best Achievement in Production Design
Pocahontas Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 5 trailers.
- Trailer Pocahontas - 1996 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer
- Trailer Pocahontas - 2005 10th Anniversary Edition DVD Trailer
- Trailer Pocahontas - Sneak Peek #2 (December 16, 1994)
- Trailer Pocahontas - Teaser Trailer #1 (November 18, 1994)
How Well Do You Know Pocahontas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the voice actor of Captain John Smith?
Pocahontas Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Walt Disney's Pocahontas” and “Disneys 33 Pocahontas”.
- Also known as
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- Walt Disney's Pocahontas
- Disneys 33 Pocahontas
- ポカホンタス
- Pocahontas - Eine indianische Legende
- 포카혼타스
- Покахонтас
- Pocahontas 1
- Pocahontas I
- 포카 혼타스 1
- Pocahontas - Une legende indienne
- Pocahontas: O Encontro de Dois Mundos
- Ποκαχόντας
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- Pocahontas, une légende indienne
- פוקהונטס
- 风中奇缘
- پوکاهانتس
- بوكاهونتاس
- Pokahontas
- โพคาฮอนทัส
- 風中奇緣
- Công Chúa Da Đỏ, პოკაჰონტასი
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Pocahontas FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Pocahontas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pocahontas?
Pocahontas runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Pocahontas released?
Pocahontas was released on June 23, 1995.
Who is in the cast of Pocahontas?
Pocahontas stars Mel Gibson, Christian Bale and Linda Hunt.
How much did Pocahontas make at the box office?
Pocahontas grossed $346.1 million worldwide ($141.6 million domestic, $204.5 million international).
How is Pocahontas rated?
Pocahontas has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Pocahontas win?
Pocahontas won 7 awards from 10 nominations, including Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) at the Oscars 1996.
Does Pocahontas have a post-credit scene?
No. Pocahontas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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