An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 15 wins & 7 nominations total
- John Smith
- (voice)
- Grandmother Willow
- (voice)
- Thomas
- (voice)
- Pocahontas
- (voice)
- Ben
- (voice)
- Kocoum
- (voice)
- Meeko
- (voice)
- Pocahontas
- (singing voice)
- Percy
- (voice)
- Powhatan
- (voice)
- Nakoma
- (voice)
- Kekata
- (voice)
- Flit
- (voice)
- Bear
- (uncredited)
- …
- Powhatan
- (singing voice)
- (uncredited)
- …
- Deer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the first draft of the script, the character of "Grandmother Willow" was written as a male character, who was the spirit of the river, "Old Man River". The song "Just Around the Riverbend" was written for this character to sing. Gregory Peck was offered the role, and as much as it pained him to do it, he turned it down, because he felt the title character needed a motherly figure, to which to turn, for advice. Soon the filmmakers agreed with him, and the character was changed.
- GoofsGrandmother Willow is a weeping willow, a species and cultivar of willow that would not be introduced to the New World for centuries to come.
- Quotes
John Smith: Pocahontas.
Pocahontas: [hugs him] I'm so sorry.
John Smith: For what, this? I've gotten out of worse scrapes than this. Can't think of anything right now, but...
Pocahontas: [tearfully] It would've been better if we never met. None of this would've happened.
John Smith: Pocahontas, look at me. I'd rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you.
Nakoma: Pocahontas.
Pocahontas: I can't leave you.
John Smith: You never will. No matter what happens to me, I'll always be with you. Forever.
Pocahontas: [sadly leaves]
- Alternate versionsOn some dubs, including the German and Norwegian versions, "Colors of the Wind" is the first song being played in the credits. "If I Never Knew You" plays after.
- ConnectionsEdited into Zenimation: Nature (2020)
- SoundtracksColors of the Wind (End Title)
(1995)
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Performed by Vanessa Williams
Produced by Keith Thomas
Arranged by Robbie Buchanan and Keith Thomas
Vanessa Williams appears courtesy of Mercury Records
My only complaint is that I didn't like it when one of the Indians got killed and how Pocahontas was more concerned about never seeing John. Also the father forgiving John immediately was unrealistic. More character development was required for us to at least understand the father's character. The dialogues were a little clichéd. It was also strange to see Pocahontas communicating with John in English.
Having read about 'Pocahontas' I found it very unfair that it was labelled a racist film. Where was the racism? If anything, it's about bringing people together. It's about unconditional love that can exist both within and between races. I also think it was very unfair that the film was trashed for not being historically accurate. Come on, it's a Disney film for kids not some kind of epic film. Perhaps the unconventional ending (quite non-Disney) was too much to take for some people.
However, except for the flaws I mentioned, I think it's a great film and one can really enjoy it especially because of the visual beauty and the beautiful songs and I loved the characters Percy, Meeko and Flit. They provided some memorable comic relief.
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- Oct 24, 2007
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $55,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $141,579,773
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,689,714
- Jun 18, 1995
- Gross worldwide
- $346,079,773
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix