Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- gentle
- colorful
- family movie night
- children’s viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the sequel as bland and formulaic, with a weak plot and songs, while acknowledging that its polished presentation could please young children.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pocahontas travels from America to London on a peace mission intended to establish respect between the two lands.
News of John Smith’s death leads Pocahontas into a new relationship with John Rolfe during the sequel’s diplomatic journey.
The film adapts Pocahontas, King James, Ratcliffe, and early colonial tensions into a short Disney Television Animation feature for children.
The journey moves Pocahontas from America to London, creating a central contrast between the two cultural landscapes.
Films like Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, and why
The Swan Princess
Shared family animation, historical setting, diplomatic adventure, and romantic coming-of-age themes.
Anastasia
Shared disney-style animated storytelling, royal diplomacy, romance, and accessible historical fantasy-adventure.
The Princess and the Frog
Shared family-oriented animation, cross-cultural encounter, musical romance, and historical adventure.
Movie Details
- Directors
- Tom Ellery, Bradley Raymond
- Release Date
- 1998-08-04
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (1469)
Cast
- Irene Bedard
- Billy Zane
- Jim Cummings
- David Ogden Stiers
- Linda Hunt
- Judy Kuhn
- Jeff Bennett
- Jean Stapleton
- Donal Gibson
- Finola Hughes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World about?
- Pocahontas crosses the Atlantic on a fragile peace mission while confronting a political enemy and the complications of a new romance.
- What is Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World.
- What did critics think of Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World?
- Critics broadly viewed the sequel as bland and formulaic, with a weak plot and songs, while acknowledging that its polished presentation could please young children.
- Which films are like Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World?
- Films with a similar feel include The Swan Princess, Anastasia, and The Princess and the Frog.
- How long is Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World?
- Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World runs 72 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World?
- In United States, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World streams on Disney Plus.
