The story of John Smith and Pocahontas. Criterion Collection Year 2005 Theatrical Release 2005-12-25 Video Release 2006-05-09 Studio New Line Genre Drama MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA some intense battle sequences Color Color Runtime 135 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Three ships arrive off the coast of North America in 1607 with the intent of establishing a colony on behalf of their sponsor the Virginia Company. Once the English set up their new colony, they struggle to survive the harsh conditions and the natives who treat them with disdain. A young rebellious man in the colony, John Smith, attempts to reach out to the Native Americans for help and befriends, Pocahontas, the daughter of the powerful Indian chief Powhatan. Together John Smith and Pocahontas forge a relationship that will test the patience of two very different worlds. Director Terrence Malick Cast Terrence Malick; Colin Farrell; Christopher Plummer; Christian Bale; David Thewlis; August Schellenberg; Wes Studi; Yorick van Wageningen; Q'Orianka Kilcher; Will Wallace