# Pocahontas (1995)

> A visually radiant Disney musical turns a forbidden romance between Pocahontas and John Smith into a fable about colonial encounter, cultural understanding, and choosing one's own path.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5602

## Facts

- Runtime: 81 min
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family, Romance
- Director: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg
- Cast: Irene Bedard, Mel Gibson, David Ogden Stiers, John Kassir, Christian Bale, Judy Kuhn, Billy Connolly, Frank Welker
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114148/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: romantic, earnest, whimsical, family movie night, Disney marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of love that transcends cultures and challenges the status quo.

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