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Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World

Pocahontas sets off on a journey to England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy. Hearing rumors of John Smith's death, Pocahontas tries to prevent war and battle. Pocahontas sets off on a journey to England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy. Hearing rumors of John Smith's death, Pocahontas tries to prevent war and battle. Pocahontas sets off on a journey to England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy. Hearing rumors of John Smith's death, Pocahontas tries to prevent war and battle.

• Bradley Raymond
• Allen Estrin
• Cindy Marcus
• Flip Kobler
• Irene Bedard
• Donal Gibson
• Jim Cummings
• 119 User reviews
• 26 Critic reviews
• 1 nomination

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• Trivia Donal Gibson, the actor who voices John Smith, is the younger brother of Mel Gibson, who voiced the same character in the first film.
• Goofs During "What a Day In London", a character appears who is intended to be William Shakespeare. In reality, Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616; preceding Pocahontas's arrival in London by less than two months on June 12, 1616.

John Smith : [Pocahontas runs off] Pocahontas!

[he tries to run after her, John restrains him]

John Rolfe : Let her go.

John Smith : You may not care about her safety...

John Rolfe : [rounding on him] Don't you dare tell me I don't care about her!

John Smith : [realizes the truth] You love her.

• Crazy credits This film would not have been possible without the inspiration from the original motion picture and the work of its talented artists and animators.
• Alternate versions UK video versions are cut by 2 seconds by the BBFC to remove three instances of the word "Bloody".
• Connections Featured in Disney Sing-Along Songs: Honor to Us All (1998)
• Soundtracks Where Do I Go From Here? Written by Marty Panzer and Larry Grossman Performed by Judy Kuhn

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Set several years after the original film (circa 1610-1614), John Smith (voiced in the sequel by Donal Gibson) has been presumed dead in a plot by Governor Ratcliffe , the villain from the original film, to declare war against the Powhatan Nation back in the New World. In order to prevent such a happening, a young diplomat, John Rolfe, is sent to bring Chief Powhatan to King James for negotiations. In the New World, Pocahontas's old friend Nakoma seems to be married. Pocahontas is still mourning John Smith's death. She eventually decides to move on and buries his compass in the snow. A while later, John Rolfe's ship arrives. By now, civilians from England have settled in Jamestown and rush to meet the boat. Pocahontas curiously joins them. After an incident with a biased settler and a near-battle between the warriors and settlers, Pocahontas meets Rolfe face-to-face but they don't take a liking to each other. Pocahontas is annoyed by Rolfe for interfering in her attempt to stop the skirmish and Rolfe dislikes Pocahontas for rebuking him because of said interference. Rolfe later overhears two women talking about Pocahontas preventing a war. Rolfe then assumes "Pocahontas" is the name of the Chief of the Powhatans.

That night at a dance in the Indian village, Rolfe intrudes with a gift of a horse for "The Mighty Pocahontas." When Pocahontas steps forward, Rolfe finds himself in an awkward situation: the stubborn Chief will not go to England, but war will break out unless an envoy is sent. Pocahontas volunteers, despite Rolfe having doubts and a native saying bad disadvantages. Later on, Pocahontas asks for advice from Grandmother Willow, who tells her to "listen to the spirit within."

The next day, Pocahontas sets off for England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy stowing away on the ship and a bodyguard sent by the Chief (known as Uttamatomakkin). While on the ship, the captain nearly arrested Pocahontas for harboring stowaways, but Rolfe saves her. Then Rolfe and Pocahontas come to a truce, and perhaps this is where the first sparks of a strong and deep blossoming romance appear.

Upon arriving in England, Pocahontas is astounded by this "new world." But at the height of her fun, Ratcliffe appears and grins evilly when he finds out it's Pocahontas as an ambassador, a lowly woman, instead of the Chief (actually the first time in the whole story where Ratcliffe and Pocahontas meet face to face). He hands Rolfe a proclamation that King James has signed that says an Armada will sail if he is not pleased with the ambassador sent from the Americas. Rolfe and Pocahontas set out for his estate outside of London, where Mrs. Jenkins (it's never said whether she is a housekeeper or a relative) happily greets them and puts on tea (which she constantly does throughout the film as her trademark solution to a problem). Rolfe goes off to meet with King James I alone. The King, tricked by Ratcliffe, invites Pocahontas and Rolfe to The Hunt Ball. If Pocahontas can impress the King and Queen, her people will be saved. If she is deemed "uncivilized", however, then the Armada will sail.

Rolfe is very doubtful about the plan, but Pocahontas is determined to impress King James and Queen Anne at the ball. In the meantime, Pocahontas and Mrs. Jenkins are upstairs getting Pocahontas ready for the ball, putting on a corset, a hoop skirt, and high heels. Rolfe then teaches her to dance and act in front of English society. When John Rolfe gives Pocahontas a necklace, she takes off her mother's and puts on the new one, thereby abandoning herself to be molded into somebody she's not. Meanwhile, Ratcliffe arranges with a jester from the court for something that will guarantee to make waves with Pocahontas. Pocahontas is powdered to look white and dressed in a yellow ballgown and attends the ball. For the first half, she delights the King with some flattery and pleases the Queen (who had always seemed to be an open-minded person). But during dinner, Ratcliffe's plan is a success - during a bear-baiting, Pocahontas cannot stand by and watch an animal be tortured. She accuses the King of behaving like a savage (after James accuses Pocahontas of the same thing when she defends the bear). Offended, the King angrily orders the guards to arrest Pocahontas and Uttamatomakkin. Rolfe is left helpless; his hopes of peace have failed.

Meanwhile, in a sailor's tavern, a sailor talks about how the King plans to execute Pocahontas for insulting him. A hooded figure seems disturbed by this news and rides off. A little while later, Rolfe meets with this hooded stranger and plots with him to break Pocahontas out of jail. The plan is pulled off flawlessly, and Pocahontas is taken to a cabin in the middle of a forest, safe from harm. There, the hooded man is revealed to be John Smith, who had donned a disguise only to escape being convicted of treason. John Smith obviously wants to resume his romantic relationship with Pocahontas. But all Pocahontas can think of is the impending Armada and her people. Knowing that her people need to live, Smith wants her to stay hidden and therefore alive from being hanged, but Rolfe wants Pocahontas to listen to her heart. The two men start to argue. Upset by her dear and close friends fighting, Pocahontas runs off. Then Smith realizes Rolfe also is deeply romantically in love with Pocahontas.

Pocahontas remembers her best friend Nakoma's words and washes the powder from her face, willing to sacrifice herself for the good of her people. Rolfe supports her, but Smith is unsure. They return to London and go before the King. Although Pocahontas easily convinces the Queen of the truth, the King, being a personal friend of Ratcliffe, still has his doubts. But when John Smith steps on to the scene, the King realizes that Ratcliffe has lied to him about everything: from Smith's death to there being gold in Virginia. The King now understands, but he confesses the Armada is about to sail. Pocahontas, Uttamatomakkin, Smith, and Rolfe set out to stop the Armada. After the good guys knock most sailors overboard and cause the ships to crash together, Smith and Ratcliffe face off in a final swordfight. Smith wins and orders Ratcliffe to sheath his sword. Ratcliffe complies, but just as he does, he pulls a pistol on Smith and is about to shoot him dead when Rolfe and Pocahontas manage to trap Ratcliffe on a mast. Smith then grabs his sword and cuts the rope, therefore throwing Ratcliffe overboard. He is met on shore by King James, who angrily has him arrested by his guards and dragged away, ignoring the governor's pleas.

The next day, Smith is being decorated with praises and women, while Pocahontas tells Rolfe (who became lord advisor to the royal court) she plans to return home. Rolfe and Pocahontas are hinting at admitting their mutually strong romantic feelings for each other when Smith interrupts, telling Pocahontas he's been given a ship of his own and that he wants to travel the world with her by his side. Rolfe, thinking that Pocahontas loves Smith, leaves dismayed. Pocahontas declines, explaining that she wants to return to her family. Smith tells her that whatever path she chooses, he hopes that she will find happiness, and they part after he kisses her hand one last time, but when Pocahontas turns to find Rolfe, he is gone.

Pocahontas leaves England the next day and prepares to return to home, saying goodbye to Mrs. Jenkins, who says Rolfe is nowhere to be found. Pocahontas is saddened that she cannot say goodbye to Rolfe and see him one last time. Uttamatomakkin is staying in England with Mrs. Jenkins instead of going home with Pocahontas. As the ship leaves port, Rolfe reveals he is on board, and Pocahontas runs to his arms, happy to see him. Pocahontas reminds him about his duty to the King, but Rolfe says, "I have a duty to honor what is in my heart, Pocahontas," indicating that he resigned as adviser in order to stay and be with her. They share a romantic, passionate kiss as the ship sails into the sunset.

Voice cast [ ]

• Irene Bedard as Pocahontas : the main character. Desiring everlasting peace between England and her people, she travels to London as a diplomat, falling romantically in love with John Rolfe on the way.
• Billy Zane as John Rolfe : the diplomat sent to bring Chief Powhatan to England and who romantically falls deeply in love with Pocahontas to the point that he stands up against Ratcliffe and King James' injustice.
• Donal Gibson as Captain John Smith : Pocahontas's one time lover, presumed dead after a confrontation with Ratcliffe. He later resurfaces to aid Pocahontas and John Rolfe against Ratcliffe.
• David Ogden Stiers as Governor Ratcliffe : the main villain. Having lied to King James about the events in Jamestown, Ratcliffe becomes more determined than ever to go to war with the Powhatans, even if it means influencing the King. Stiers also voiced the Drunk Man at the Ball who invited John Rolfe and Pocahontas to a get together at his house after the ball but was uncredited for that roll.
• John Kassir as Meeko : Pocahontas's pet raccoon, ever looking for fun.
• Russell Means as Chief Powhatan : Pocahontas's father and chief of the Powhatans. He refuses to travel to England, so Pocahontas goes in his place.
• Frank Welker as Flit : Pocahontas's hummingbird friend, now warmer towards strangers than before.
• Linda Hunt as Grandmother Willow : Pocahontas's spiritual guardian. She advises Pocahontas to go to England for peace.
• Danny Mann as Percy : Ratcliffe's former pet dog, now living with Pocahontas, Meeko, and Flit in Jamestown.
• Michelle St. John as Nakoma : Pocahontas's best friend, now married to a Powhatan who somewhat resembles Kocoum.
• Jim Cummings as King James : King of England. While well-meaning, he is also simple-minded and snobbish, easily falling for every lie Ratcliffe tells him until the end of the movie.
• Finola Hughes as Queen Anne : James's wife, more intelligent and open-minded than her husband.
• Jean Stapleton as Mrs. Jenkins : John Rolfe's well-meaning housemaid.
• Brad Garrett as Uttamatomakkin : Pocahontas's bodyguard, sent by Powhatan to watch over her. His nickname is "Uti."

Additional Voice Talents [ ]

• Jeff Bennett - Herald, Ship Cleaner
• Rob Paulsen
• Gregg Rainwater
• Morgan Sheppard - Ship Captain
• Kath Soucie
• Russell Werkman
• April Winchell - Woman

Additional Voice Artists [ ]

• Robert Bergen
• Mark Steven Brien
• Rodger Bumpass - Man
• Jennifer Darling
• Debi Derryberry - Woman
• Paul Eiding - Man
• Bill Farmer - Man
• Jonathan Joss
• Georgina Lightning
• Mickie McGowan - Woman
• Phil Proctor - Man
• Marjorie Tanin
• Judy Kuhn - Pocahontas (singing)

Reception [ ]

The film was met with negative reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 29% "Rotten" rating based on 5 reviews. [1]

Besides respecting real events, the ending is hated by the majority of the audience. The changing of fan favorite John Smith to John Rolfe makes this sequel one of the most unpopular Disney films, thus making John Rolfe one of the most unpopular Disney characters. Disney noticed this and had the Disney Princess couples place John Smith as Pocahontas' lover, thus making it one of the few Disney sequels to be explicitly dismissed from canon. Despite everything there are also many people who have liked the film.

• Where Do I Go From Here ? - Sung by Pocahontas (Judy Kuhn)
• What a Day in London - Sung by Pocahontas (Judy Kuhn)
• Wait 'Till He Sees You - Sung by Mrs. Jenkins and John Rolfe (Jean Stapleton and Billy Zane)
• Things Are Not What They Appear - Sung by Radcliffe (David Ogden Stiers)
• Between Two Worlds - Sung by Pocahontas and John Rolfe (Judy Kuhn and Billy Zane)
• It's an interesting twist, this time Pocahontas gets in trouble and sentenced to decapitation, and John Smith had to save her.
• Since the events of the first film, people have settled not far from the camp of the Powhatan tribe. The fact that Pocahontas went there without any problem implies that these settlers are not at war with the Native Americans.
• This is the first Disney direct-to-video film to be produced in widescreen format, although the VHS releases of the film are presented in a cropped full screen format. The film was released in its original widescreen format for the very first time on the 2000 Gold Classic Collection DVD.
• Mel Gibson’s brother Donal Gibson voices John Smith, due to his very busy schedule of voicing Rocky Rhodes for DreamWorks Animation’s Chicken Run .
• Kekata didn’t make an appearance here. It's possible that he may have died sometime between the first and second films.

Comparisons to real life events [ ]

Pocahontas did travel to England in 1616, although at the time of her journey she had already been baptized and taken the Christian name Rebecca. Furthermore, she was already married to John Rolfe at the time, as well as the mother of his son, Thomas. She traveled to England accompanied by Rolfe, her son, Uttamatomakin, and a retinue of Native American women. While in the film she appears to have stayed in England for about a week or two, she actually remained in England until her death in March 1617. John Rolfe was certainly in love with her, as expressed in letters he wrote, but it is unknown whether Pocahontas loved him in return, or if she simply saw their marriage as a political alliance. The return voyage was halted before the ship made it to open sea as Pocahontas was too ill for them to continue; she died soon after and was buried at Gravesend, Kent on the Thames. Her son, Thomas, was also very sick but managed to survive and remained in London while his father continued on to Virginia. Rolfe died before he saw his son again.

In real life, Ratcliffe died in 1609, seven years before Pocahontas came to England. She did encounter John Smith during her stay, but was angry with him for betraying the kin relationship that her father had established with him.

During the "What A Day In London" sequence, a character appears who is evidently intended to be William Shakespeare. In reality, Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616; preceding Pocahontas arrival in London by two months on June 12, 1616. In the film, Shakespeare is depicted getting the idea for the line "to be, or not to be," but the play Hamlet had already been written by the time Pocahontas came to England.

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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

August 4, 1998

Action-Adventure, Animation, Family, Historical, Romance

Pocahontas and her friends Flit and Meeko find adventure at home and abroad in these sweeping stories from the earliest days of American history.

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In this animated sequel, John Smith (Donal Gibson) goes missing after soldiers try to capture him on charges of treason that were trumped up by devious Gov. Ratcliffe (David Ogden Stiers). Smith's longtime love, Native American princess Pocahontas (Irene Bedard), is devastated by the news. In the meantime she must voyage to England as an ambassador. With her dashing guide, John Rolfe (Billy Zane), Pocahontas enters a strange new world, determined prevent an unjust war against her people.

Genre: Kids & family, Adventure, Animation

Original Language: English

Director: Bradley Raymond , Tom Ellery

Producer: Leslie Hough

Writer: Allen Estrin , Cindy Marcus , Flip Kobler

Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014

Runtime: 1h 12m

Production Co: DisneyToon Studios

Sound Mix: Surround

Cast & Crew

Irene Bedard

Pocahontas Voice

John Rolfe Voice

David Ogden Stiers

Ratcliffe Voice

Jean Stapleton

Mrs. Jenkins Voice

Russell Means

Powhatan Voice

Grandmother Willow Voice

Donal Gibson

John Smith Voice

Jim Cummings

King James Voice

Finola Hughes

Bradley Raymond

Allen Estrin

Screenwriter

Cindy Marcus

Flip Kobler

Leslie Hough

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Pocahontas II: Journey to the New World is a 1998 straight-to-video animated film as a sequel to the Disney film Pocahontas . The film is inspired by the true events of Pocahontas after her encounter with John Smith . While in the first film her romance is focused on John Smith, the sequel involves her deep romantic love and affection for the Englishman that she had married in real life, known as John Rolfe.

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Set several years after the original film (circa 1610-1614), John Smith (voiced in the sequel by Donal Gibson) has been presumed dead in a plot by Governor Ratcliffe, the villain from the original film, to declare war against the Powhatan Nation back in the New World. In order to prevent such a happening, a young diplomat, John Rolfe, is sent to bring Chief Powhatan to King James for negotiations. In the New World, Pocahontas's old friend Nakoma seems to be married. Pocahontas is still mourning John Smith's death. She eventually decides to move on and buries his compass in the snow. A while later, John Rolfe's ship arrives. By now, civilians from England have settled in Jamestown and rush to meet the boat. Pocahontas curiously joins them. After an incident with a biased settler and a near-battle between the warriors and settlers, Pocahontas meets Rolfe face-to-face but they don't take a liking to each other. Pocahontas is annoyed by Rolfe for interfering in her attempt to stop the skirmish and Rolfe dislikes Pocahontas for rebuking him because of said interference. Rolfe later overhears two women talking about Pocahontas preventing a war. Rolfe then assumes "Pocahontas" is the name of the Chief of the Powhatans.

That night at a dance in the Indian village, Rolfe intrudes with a gift of a horse for "The Mighty Pocahontas." When Pocahontas steps forward, Rolfe finds himself in an awkward situation: the stubborn Chief will not go to England, but unless an envoy is sent, war will break out. Pocahontas volunteers, despite Rolfe having doubts and a native saying bad disadvantages. Later on, Pocahontas asks for advice from Grandmother Willow, who tells her to "listen to the spirit within."

The next day, Pocahontas sets off for England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy stowing away on the ship, and a bodyguard sent by the Chief (known as Uttamatomakkin). While on the ship, Pocahontas is nearly arrested by the captain as for harboring stowaways, but Rolfe saves her. Then Rolfe and Pocahontas come to a truce, and perhaps this is where the first sparks of a strong and deep blossoming romance appear.

Upon arriving in England, Pocahontas is astounded by this "new world." But at the height of her fun, Ratcliffe appears and grins evilly when he finds out it's Pocahontas as an ambassador, a lowly woman, instead of the Chief (actually the first time in the whole story where Ratcliffe and Pocahontas meet face to face). He hands Rolfe a proclamation that King James has signed that says an Armada will sail if he is not pleased with the ambassador sent from the Americas. Rolfe and Pocahontas set out for his estate outside of London, where Mrs. Jenkins (it's never said whether she is a housekeeper or a relative) happily greets them and puts on tea (which she does constantly throughout the film as her trademark solution to a problem). Rolfe goes off to meet with King James I alone. The King, tricked by Ratcliffe, invites Pocahontas and Rolfe to The Hunt Ball. If Pocahontas can impress the King and Queen, her people will be saved. If she is deemed "uncivilized", however, then the Armada will sail.

Rolfe is very doubtful about the plan, but Pocahontas is determined to impress King James and Queen Anne at the ball. In the meantime, Pocahontas and Mrs. Jenkins are upstairs getting Pocahontas ready for the ball, putting on a corset, a hoop skirt, and high heels. Rolfe then teaches her to dance and act in front of English society. When John Rolfe gives Pocahontas a necklace, she then takes off her mother's and puts on the new one, thereby abandoning herself to be moulded into somebody she's not. Meanwhile, Ratcliffe arranges with a jester from the court for something that will guarantee to make waves with Pocahontas. Pocahontas is powdered to look white and dressed in a yellow ballgown and attends the ball. For the first half, she delights the King with some flattery and pleases the Queen (who had always seemed to be an open-minded person). But during dinner, Ratcliffe's plan is a success - during a bear-baiting, Pocahontas cannot stand by and watch an animal be tortured. She accuses the King of behaving like a savage (after James accuses Pocahontas of the same thing when she defends the bear). Offended, the King angrily orders the guards to arrest Pocahontas and Uttamatomakkin. Rolfe is left helpless, his hopes of peace having failed.

Meanwhile, in a sailor's tavern, a sailor talks about how the King plans to execute Pocahontas for insulting him. A hooded figure seems disturbed by this news and rides off. A little while later, Rolfe meets with this hooded stranger and plots with him to break Pocahontas out of jail. The plan is pulled off flawlessly, and Pocahontas is taken to a cabin in the middle of a forest, safe from harm. It is there where the hooded man is revealed to be John Smith, who had donned a disguise only to escape being convicted of treason. John Smith obviously wants to resume his romantic relationship with Pocahontas. But all Pocahontas can think of is the impending Armada and her people. Smith, knowing that her people need to live, wants her to stay hidden and therefore alive from being hanged, but Rolfe wants Pocahontas to listen to her heart. The two men start to argue. Upset by her dear and close friends fighting, Pocahontas runs off. Then Smith realizes Rolfe also is deeply romantically in love with Pocahontas.

Pocahontas remembers her best friend Nakoma's words and washes the powder from her face, willing to sacrifice herself for the good of her people. Rolfe supports her, but Smith is unsure. They return to London and go before the King. Although Pocahontas manages to easily convince the Queen of the truth, the King, being a personal friend of Ratcliffe, still has his doubts. But when John Smith steps on to the scene, the King realizes that Ratcliffe has lied to him about everything: from Smith's death to there being gold in Virginia. The King now understands, but he confesses the Armada is about to sail. Pocahontas, Uttamatomakkin, Smith, and Rolfe set out to stop the Armada. After the good guys knock most of the sailors overboard and cause the ships to crash together, Smith and Ratcliffe face off in a final swordfight. Smith wins and orders Ratcliffe to sheath his sword. Ratcliffe complies, but just as he does, he pulls a pistol on Smith and is about to shoot him dead, when Rolfe and Pocahontas manage to trap Ratcliffe on a mast. Smith then grabs his sword and cuts the rope, therefore throwing Ratcliffe overboard. He is met on shore by King James, who, despite the governor's pleas, has him arrested by his guards and dragged away.

The next day, Smith is being decorated with praises and women, while Pocahontas tells Rolfe (who became lord advisor to the royal court) she plans to return home. Rolfe and Pocahontas are hinting at admitting their mutually strong romantic feelings for each other when Smith interrupts, telling Pocahontas he's been given a ship of his own and that he wants to travel the world with her by his side. Rolfe, thinking that Pocahontas loves Smith, leaves dismayed. Pocahontas declines, explaining that she wants to return to her family. Smith tells her that whatever path she chooses, he hopes that she will find happiness and they part after he kisses her hand one last time, but when Pocahontas turns to find Rolfe, he is gone.

Pocahontas leaves England the next day, saying goodbye to Mrs. Jenkins, who says Rolfe is nowhere to be found. Pocahontas is saddened that she cannot say goodbye to Rolfe and see him one last time. Uttamatomakkin is staying in England with Mrs. Jenkins instead of going home with Pocahontas. As the ship leaves port, Rolfe reveals he is on board, and Pocahontas runs to his arms, happy to see him. Pocahontas reminds him about his duty to the King, but Rolfe says, "I have a duty to honor what is in my heart, Pocahontas," indicating that he resigned as adviser in order to stay and be with her. They share a romantic, passionate kiss as the ship sails into the sunset.

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• Pocahontas : Susanne Elmark
• John Smith : Kristian Boland
• John Rolfe : Jesper Mayland
• Ratcliffe : Guido Paevatalu
• Fru Jenkins: Merete Hjortsø
• Kong James I: Ulf Pilgaard
• Dronning Anne: Jette Sievertsen
• Høvding Powhatan : Baard Owe
• Bedstemor Piletræ : Ghita Nørby
• Nakoma : Grete Tulinius

Additional Voices [ ]

• Henrik Koefoed
• Søren Ulrichs
• Henrik Jandorf
• Niels Weyde
• Pauline Rehné

Voice cast [ ]

• Irene Bedard as Pocahontas: the main character. Desiring everlasting peace between England and her people, she travels to London as a diplomat, falling romantically in love with John Rolfe on the way.
• Billy Zane as John Rolfe: the diplomat sent to bring Chief Powhatan to England and who romantically falls deeply in love with Pocahontas to the point that he stands up against Ratcliffe and King James' injustice.
• Donal Gibson as Captain John Smith: Pocahontas's one time lover, presumed dead after a confrontation with Ratcliffe. He later resurfaces to aid Pocahontas and John Rolfe against Ratcliffe.
• David Ogden Stiers as Governor Ratcliffe: the main villain. Having lied to King James about the events in Jamestown, Ratcliffe becomes more determined than ever to go to war with the Powhatans, even if it means influencing the King.
• John Kassir as Meeko: Pocahontas's pet raccoon, ever looking for fun.
• Russell Means as Chief Powhatan: Pocahontas's father and chief of the Powhatans. He refuses to travel to England, so Pocahontas goes in his place.
• Frank Welker as Flit: Pocahontas's hummingbird friend, now warmer towards strangers than before.
• Linda Hunt as Grandmother Willow: Pocahontas's spiritual guardian. She advises Pocahontas to go to England for peace.
• Danny Mann as Percy: once Ratcliffe's pet dog, now living with Pocahontas, Meeko, and Flit in Jamestown.
• Michelle St. John as Nakoma: Pocahontas's best friend, now married to a Powhatan who somewhat resembles Kocoum.
• Jim Cummings as King James: King of England. While well-meaning, he is also simple-minded and snobbish, easily falling for every lie Ratcliffe tells him until the end of the movie.
• Finola Hughes as Queen Anne: James's wife, more intelligent and open-minded than her husband.
• Jean Stapleton as Mrs. Jenkins: John Rolfe's well-meaning housemaid.
• Brad Garrett as Uttamatomakkin: Pocahontas's bodyguard, sent by Powhatan to watch over her. His nickname is "Uti."

Along with friends Meeko, Flit and Percy, Pocahontas sets sail for England. But once there, she must decide whether to return to the life she has always known or follow her heart in this new land.

Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

Accompanied by her friends Meeko, Flit and Percy, Pocahontas sets sail for England as an ambassador for peace. At first confused by the strange fashions and bizarre customs of London, Pocahontas is soon befriended by the dashing Englishman John Rolfe. But the arrival of a mysterious stranger forces Pocahontas to choose between the life she has always known and the path of her future.

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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated musical adventure film and the sequel to the 1995 Disney film Pocahontas . While the first film dealt with her meeting with John Smith and the arrival of the British settlers in Jamestown, the sequel focuses on Pocahontas 's journey to England with John Rolfe to negotiate for peace between the two nations, although her death is omitted from the film's ending.

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1998 Directed by Bradley Raymond , Tom Ellery

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When news of John Smith's death reaches America, Pocahontas is devastated. She sets off to London with John Rolfe, to meet with the King of England on a diplomatic mission: to create peace and respect between the two great lands. However, Governor Ratcliffe is still around; he wants to return to Jamestown and take over. He will stop at nothing to discredit the young princess.

Billy Zane Irene Bedard Jim Cummings David Ogden Stiers Linda Hunt Judy Kuhn Jeff Bennett Jean Stapleton Donal Gibson Finola Hughes Russell Means Brad Garrett Gregg Rainwater William Morgan Sheppard Kath Soucie Rob Paulsen Frank Welker April Winchell John Kassir Michelle St. John

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Bradley Raymond Tom Ellery

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Jeannine Roussel Gina Shay

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Flip Kobler Cindy Marcus Allen Estrin

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Jamie Thomason

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Dennis Greco

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Lennie Niehaus

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It's clear that they don't give a shit about historical accuracy, so why even introduce John Rolfe as a love interest? The audience spends a whole movie assuming that John Smith and Pocahontas will fall in love, and then BOOM it all goes down the drain. It's kinda weird that John Smith is no longer the perfect human in this one too. He is kind of a narcissist in this one, which is just totally random (although historically accurate). I'm not saying I'm in love with John Smith or anything (I won't say I'm in love), but I just hate to see him fall from grace so quickly and straight out of left field.

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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World is the sequel to the beloved Disney animated film, Pocahontas. Released in 1998, this direct-to-video sequel continues the story of Pocahontas and her journey to England. The film’s ending leaves viewers with a mix of emotions as it wraps up the storylines and provides closure for the characters.

In the film, Pocahontas travels to England with John Rolfe, an Englishman who has come to Virginia in search of gold. Their journey is filled with cultural clashes and misunderstandings as they navigate through the unfamiliar world of 17th century England. Along the way, Pocahontas learns about her own strength and resilience while challenging societal norms.

The ending of Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World sees Pocahontas making a difficult decision. She must choose between staying in England with John Rolfe or returning to her homeland in Virginia. This decision is not an easy one for her, as she has formed a deep connection with John and has experienced personal growth during her time in England.

Ultimately, Pocahontas decides to return to Virginia. This choice reflects her strong connection to her roots and her desire to protect her people and their way of life. It also shows her commitment to following her heart and staying true to herself.

The ending also provides closure for other characters in the film. John Smith, Pocahontas’ love interest from the first film, makes a brief appearance at the end. He acknowledges that he made a mistake by leaving Pocahontas and expresses his regret. This scene allows for some resolution between Pocahontas and John Smith, showing that they have both moved on but still care for each other.

Additionally, Governor Ratcliffe, the main antagonist of the first film, is brought to justice. He is arrested for his crimes against the Native Americans and is sent back to England to face trial. This resolution ensures that justice is served and allows for a sense of closure for the Native American characters who were affected by Ratcliffe’s actions.

Overall, the ending of Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World provides a satisfying conclusion to the storylines and character arcs. It highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and embracing one’s heritage. It also emphasizes the power of forgiveness and growth, as Pocahontas learns from her experiences in England and makes decisions that align with her values.

While Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World may not have received the same level of critical acclaim as its predecessor, it still offers an engaging story with meaningful themes. The ending ties up loose ends and leaves viewers with a sense of closure and satisfaction. Whether you are a fan of the original film or simply enjoy animated movies with strong female protagonists, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World is worth watching for its heartfelt ending alone.

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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World is a 1998 Direct to Video sequel to Disney's Pocahontas .

This film contains examples of:

• 2D Visuals, 3D Effects : The ships in Ratcliffe's armada during the final battle scene are computer-generated.
• Actionized Sequel : Downplayed in that the film overall is not, but the opening and climax are much more action-oriented than the first film's was. While the first film opens on a lighthearted note as the English set sail for Virginia, the sequel begins with an intense chase culminating in the apparent death of John Smith. And while the first film's climax was Pocahontas preventing a battle, the climax of the sequel involves her and the other heroes actively fighting Ratcliffe and his men on their ship.
• Adaptational Relationship Overhaul : The real-life relationship between James I and his wife Queen Anne wasn’t exactly as stable as it’s portrayed here…
• Almost Kiss : This happens between Pocahontas and John Rolfe when they dance together at the ball. They're pulled apart just before their lips can meet.
• Animation Bump : Scenes in the rain, particularly in the opening, are very well-animated and lit compared to the rest.
• The basic premise of the film is so much Lighter and Softer than the actual story of how Pocahontas got to England as to be virtually unrecognizable. In reality, Pocahontas was initially kidnapped and held for ransom by the Jamestown colonists, then coerced into converting to Christianity and was baptized Rebecca, then married John Rolfe in 1614 and died in Kent at about age 20 without ever returning to America.
• In the musical number when Pocahontas arrives in London, William Shakespeare is seen writing the script for Hamlet . In real life, Hamlet was already written and performed long before Pocahontas came to England, and Shakespeare himself was also dead by that point.
• The King and his subjects enjoy a bear baiting, which, instead of pitting dogs against a bear tied up to a stake, is replaced with two jesters stabbing a bear with pitch forks. Admittedly, an actual bear baiting would be too graphic for a kids' movie.
• Ascended Extra : In the original film, King James I is only seen on a painting, and briefly appears during Ratcliffe's Imagine Spot in the "Mine Mine Mine" number. He has a much more prominent role in the sequel.
• Ascended Fridge Horror : The first film ended with a truce between the settlers and the natives, which anyone with a knowledge of history knows isn't going to last. The sequel indeed shows that there are plenty of tensions in Jamestown, and Pocahontas struggles to keep the peace.
• Award-Bait Song : "Where Do I Go From Here". It has a similar melody to "Somewhere" from West Side Story , but that is forgivable as "Somewhere" borrowed from two classical pieces for its own melody.
• Back from the Dead : John Smith, once to Pocahontas and once to the soldiers attempting to invade the New World.
• Back-to-Back Badasses : John Smith and John Rolfe end up in this position during the final battle. John Rolfe: Who started the party without me? John Smith: You call this a party? John Rolfe: You're not having any fun?
• Blind Without 'Em : Mrs. Jenkins.
• Bodyguard Crush : Sort of. Technically, Uttamatomakkin (or "Uti" for short) is Pochontas' bodyguard, assigned by Chief Powhatan to watch over her, but it's John Rolfe's responsibility to bring her to England to see King James and Queen Anne. When Rolfe guards Pocahontas from the rough crew on the ship, he explains that he's "honor-bound" to protect her. This may have been when they began to fall in love.
• Brits Love Tea : In typical English fashion, Mrs. Jenkins puts on a cup of tea for every occasion. This is an anachronism, by the way. Tea wasn't introduced to England until about 1660.
• As in the first movie, the opening titles appear over a shot of the Virginia shore.
• "Where Do I Go From Here" shows the same wolf spirits that appeared during "Colors of the Wind" in the first movie.
• Calling the Old Man Out : After witnessing the bear-baiting, Pocahontas gives an epic insult to King James that is straight and to the point: Your behaviour is savage! You and your people are the barbarians!
• Canon Discontinuity : Like most of Disney's direct-to-video sequels, this sequel is not considered canon by the company. For example: John Smith & Pocahontas remain an official couple, ignoring John Rolfe completely, in spite of the fact that Pocahontas married John Rolfe in real life.
• Chuck Cunningham Syndrome : Thomas, and the rest of the settlers from the first film, are nowhere to be seen in the sequel. Wiggins, Ratcliffe's former assistant, is also not seen or mentioned.
• Circle of Shame : This happens to Pocahontas when she attempts to stop a bear-baiting at King James' party.
• The Comically Serious : Uttamatomakkin.
• Complaining About Rescues They Don't Like : Twice in a row. An English settler who was rude to Pocahontas is nearly trampled by John Rolfe's horse. When Pocahontas pushes him out of the way, he just yells "Bloody savage!" and hits her . When this causes a uproar between the Powhatans and the settlers, Pocahontas frantically tries to stop the two groups from killing each other. John Rolfe, however, is the one that defuses the situation by ordering his men to stand down. Pocahontas promptly tells him off for interfering, because she's still trying to keep the peace and needs the English to be able to trust the Powhatan to do the right thing.
• Continuity Nod : The design for King James in this film is identical to when he appeared in Ratcliffe's Imagine Spot during the original's "Mine Mine Mine" number.
• Crowd Song : "What A Day In London".
• Played for Laughs when Pocahontas is being prepared for the ball. When trying on dresses, she runs out in her undergarments, prompting an embarrassed reaction from Rolfe. To Pocahontas and the viewer, these undergarments are very modest looking and cover most of her body. To Rolfe and Mrs Jenkins however, this outfit would be the equivalent of a woman wearing nothing but her knickers and bra.
• This is later invoked by Ratcliffe in a much more serious scenario. He has a bear baiting staged at the hunt ball, knowing Pocahontas will be horrified and speak out against it. The modern audience watching the film will be just as horrified and disgusted as Pocahontas is, seeing the bear being chained up and tortured while the other partygoers laugh.
• Demoted to Extra : Chief Powhattan, Nakoma, and Grandmother Willow all have extremely minor roles compared to the original, only appeared in the beginning before Pocahontas leaves for England. In fact, Grandmother Willow only appears in one scene in the entire movie for about a minute.
• Foil : John Rolfe serves as one to John Smith. While Smith is a confident and adventurous Action Hero , Rolfe is more sophisticated and soft-spoken, though he proves to be just as capable in battle despite this . Pocahontas' first impressions of both are complete opposites; Smith's was being nice to Meeko, while Rolfe's was interfering in Pocahontas's attempts to stop a fight from breaking out.
• Happily Ever Before : If you go by history that is. The movie ends with Pocahontas and John Rolfe getting together, when she would die of smallpox only a couple of years after her marriage.
• Happy Ending Override : The first film ended with a bittersweet but still hopeful scene of the settlers and natives attempting to co-exist, and Ratcliffe being sent back to England to answer for his crimes. The sequel shows that tensions are still running high in Jamestown, and Ratcliffe managed to get away with everything and is currently planning to lead an Armada to massacre the Powhatans.
• Heroic Vow : En route to England, Pocahontas is cornered by the crew, who mistake her for a stowaway, but Rolfe intervenes. He explains to Pocahontas that, as she is a political ambassador to the King, he is bound by honor to protect her.
• Hidden Depths : When they first meet, Pocahontas is unimpressed by John Rolfe's upper-class naïveté and his tendency to be Innocently Insensitive . She soon realizes that, for all his flaws, Rolfe still takes his position as a diplomat seriously, and is sincerely committed to ensuring her protection and her people's freedom.
• The High Queen : The Queen of England - a beautiful and kindly woman who welcomes Pocahontas graciously to the court. As well as that she acts as a voice of reason towards her rather impatient husband.
• Historical In-Joke : "What A Day In London" features William Shakespeare , in a cameo, getting the idea for the line " to be, or not to be ". (Historically, Shakespeare died a couple months prior to Pocahontas's arrival in London and Hamlet was written a few years before the setting of the first film.)
• Hollywood Costuming : The fashions are an eclectic mix of European fashions from various eras all thrown together into what's supposed to be Jacobean England. We have King James dressed in medieval clothing (hopelessly outdated by the 17th century) while Pocahontas's makeover scene features her hair piled up on her head in a late 18th century style, and being dressed in pantalettes and a crinoline (both from the 19th century, two hundred years in the future ). These errors are all the more egregious because the original movie actually did a fairly good job at getting the European costumes to be period correct.
• Horrible Judge of Character : The King, in regards to Ratcliffe. At the end, however, King James has Ratcliffe arrested and possibly even hanged .
• I Choose to Stay : Uttamatomakkin remains in London with Mrs. Jenkins and the tortured bear.
• Improbable Hairstyle : The one Pocahontas wears for the ball. Subverted and played somewhat realistically since she was only at the ball for about an hour and it comes undone when she's taken away.
• Improbable Hairstyle Sequence : While preparing for the ball, before she settles on the style mentioned in the trope above, Mrs. Jenkins goes through various radically different hair styles for Pocahontas.
• I Reject Your Reality : Ratcliffe dismisses Pocahontas' fact that there is no gold in America as a "barbarian lie". He ends up on the receiving end of this when the King tells him "No more lies."
• Ironic Echo : "Pity. I so would have preferred to see you hang."
• I Want My Beloved to Be Happy : The movie resolves its love triangle in this way, with John Smith maturely choosing to let Pocahontas go when he realizes she now loves Rolfe, sincerely expressing his happiness for them.
• Karma Houdini : Despite nearly starting an all-out genocidal war, and failing to bring back resources and riches back to England, Ratcliffe is seen with no loss of power or wealth after the previous film's events, and even spun the situation to make John Smith out to be the traitor. ( Though he ultimately gets his comeuppance in this film . )
• The Lost Lenore : John Smith is a male example, though Pocahontas only believes him dead.
• Love at First Sight : Pocahontas seems a little too starry-eyed over John Rolfe at first.
• Love Triangle : Between Pocahontas, Smith and Rolfe.
• The Makeover : Pocahontas must get one to be presented to the English.
• Makeover Montage : During the song "Wait 'Till He Sees You", Rolfe's governess applies make-up to Pocahontas and tries to style her long hair in some comical hairdos.
• Manipulative Bastard : Ratcliffe, even more than in the original. He's got the King in his back pocket and wins over a crowd of nobles with some hired magicians and a few words on appearances.
• Merchandise-Driven : One wonders if this was the main reasoning behind putting Pocahontas into a pimped-out Western ball gown .
• Mood Whiplash : A playful scene of Pocahontas and Nakoma having a snowball fight turns sombre when the compass given to her by John Smith falls out of Pocahontas' satchel.
• Never Found the Body : At the beginning of the film, Ratcliffe causes John Smith to fall into a river, and Smith is presumed dead. It's later revealed that he survived and went into hiding .
• News Travels Fast : The news of John Smith’s apparent death somehow reaches Jamestown long before John Rolfe arrives there, despite him apparently leaving England before it happened. The King does state in the prologue that he will await Rolfe's return, but it is not made clear whether or not Rolfe has actually left yet at that point.
• Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping : Pick any character in "What A Day In London". Averted with Billy Zane, whose accent is quite decent.
• Pimped-Out Dress : Plenty, as it took place at a royal court.
• The Plan : Ratcliffe pulls one right after "Things Are Not What They Appear" at the Hunt Ball feast.
• Pre-Mortem One-Liner : A lot of John Smith's lines. John Smith: [stops Ratcliffe from killing Pocahontas] Mind if I cut in?
• Punctuated! For! Emphasis! : At the end of the film, when Ratcliffe once again tries to lie his way out of the situation to King James, but James, having already learned the truth, will have none of it and has Ratcliffe arrested: King James : No. More. Lies.
• Reports of My Death Were Greatly Exaggerated : Almost word for word with John Smith.
• Rule of Symbolism : Ratcliffe repeatedly claims that he plans to destroy the Powhatan tribe to preserve Britain's greatness in the name of its King. In the climax, he casually slices a British flag to tatters when it gets in his way, enforcing that his patriotism was never anything more than a cover for his own greed and desire for vengeance.
• Second Love : Pocahontas chooses Rolfe over Smith, claiming she doesn't feel the same way for Smith as she did years before.
• Sequel Non-Entity : All the ship's crew except John Smith.
• She Cleans Up Nicely : Pocahontas looks absolutely gorgeous in her ballgown.
• Shout-Out : A young boy in Jamestown has a brief speaking role where he returns John Rolfe's horse to him. This boy closely resembles the Ghost of Christmas Past from the previous year's animated Christmas Carol movie , and their voices are virtually identical. While not confirmed, it's likely an Actor Allusion for Kath Soucie, since she voiced the Ghost in the previous film and has an "additional vocal talent" credit in this one.
• Shaking Her Hair Loose : While not quite as dramatic as the trope implies, after Johns (Rolf and Smith) rescue her from prison, she flees them to have a quiet moment for herself, and undoes the remains of the bun on her head, letting her long black hair flow free.
• Significant Name Overlap : Pocahontas's Second Love , John Rolfe, has the same name as the first—John Smith.
• The Silent Bob : Uttamattomakkin.
• Slipknot Ponytail : Pocahontas's elaborate updo for the Hunt Ball has come undone while she's in the Tower.
• Spared by the Adaptation : Pocahontas' untimely death is not depicted in the film.
• Surprisingly Realistic Outcome : Despite his arrest and having the word of the entire crew against him at the end of the first film, Ratcliffe was able to use his aristocratic status and his friendship with the King to avoid punishment. He even convinced the King that Smith and his crew were traitors.
• As stated above, John Smith. Though he also Took a Level in Jerkass , acting more arrogant (which is actually closer to how he was historically).
• Also Ratcliffe. In the original movie, he was more of a greedy Jerkass than an actual Big Bad , but in the sequel, he's a direct opponent of Pocahontas; a cunning and manipulative chessmaster who almost killed John Smith in the very first scene and manipulated the king to declare war on the Powhatan tribe.
• Tsundere : Pocahontas towards John Rolfe (at first).
• The Unpronounceable : Uttamatomakkin (it was John Rolfe who started calling him "Uti").
• Villain Song : "Things Are Not What They Appear".
• Women Are Wiser : The Queen is more calm and level-headed than King James. It's she who believes that there is no gold in Virginia at all.
• "You!" Exclamation : Pocahontas has this furious reaction when she first encounters Ratcliffe in London (given treacherous actions of nearly starting war on her people and shooting Smith with a bullet meant for her father).
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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

Last Updated on: January 20th, 2024

Posted By: Craig Smith

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney movie Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World including casting, reviews, fun facts and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World Description

“Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World” is an animated direct-to-video sequel to Disney’s 1995 film “ Pocahontas .” The movie was released in 1998 and continues the story of the Native American princess Pocahontas.

In “Pocahontas II,” Pocahontas, voiced by Irene Bedard, receives a visit from English diplomat John Rolfe, voiced by Billy Zane. He has come to Jamestown to negotiate peace between the Native Americans and the English settlers. Pocahontas, who is grieving the loss of her first love, John Smith, is initially skeptical of John Rolfe’s intentions.

However, she eventually agrees to accompany him to England as part of a diplomatic mission to meet King James and convince him to stop the war between the two groups. During their journey, Pocahontas faces various challenges, including cultural differences and the machinations of those who want to exploit her for their own gain.

In England, Pocahontas is introduced to the court and struggles to adapt to the lavish and rigid lifestyle of the English nobility. She also discovers that Ratcliffe, the main antagonist from the first film, is scheming to sabotage the peace mission and discredit her.

As Pocahontas navigates the complexities of the new world she finds herself in, she also becomes torn between her feelings for John Rolfe and her memories of John Smith. She ultimately learns the importance of staying true to herself and following her heart.

“Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World” explores themes of self-discovery, cultural exchange, and the importance of understanding and empathy. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it remains popular among fans of the original “Pocahontas” movie.

The sequel features beautiful animation, memorable songs, and engaging characters. Despite its direct-to-video release, “Pocahontas II” managed to continue the legacy of its predecessor and provided fans with a satisfying continuation of Pocahontas’ story.

Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World Fun Facts

• “Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World” is the direct-to-video sequel to Disney’s 1995 animated film “Pocahontas.” It was released in 1998 and continues the story of Pocahontas, the Native American princess, as she travels to England with John Rolfe.
• The sequel introduces new characters, including John Rolfe, who becomes a central figure in the film. The story explores Pocahontas’s journey to England, her encounters with historical figures like King James I, and her efforts to bridge the gap between two very different cultures.
• “Journey to a New World” features original songs and musical numbers, much like the first film. While it may not be as well-known as the original, it adds depth to Pocahontas’s character and explores themes of cultural exchange and understanding.
• Irene Bedard (Judy Kuhn singing): Pocahontas
• Billy Zane: John Rolfe
• Donal Gibson: Captain John Smith
• David Ogden Stiers: Governor Ratcliffe
• John Kassir: Meeko
• Russell Means: Chief Powhatan
• Frank Welker: Flit
• Linda Hunt: Grandmother Willow
• Danny Mann: Percy
• Michelle St. John: Nakoma
• Jim Cummings: King James
• Finola Hughes: Queen Anne
• Jean Stapleton: Mrs. Jenkins
• Brad Garrett: Uttamatomakkin
• Director: Tom Ellery and Bradley Raymond
• Producers: Leslie Hough

Additional Details

• Movie Studio: Disney
• Year Released: 1998
• Type of Movie: Animated
• Box Office: na

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Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated musical adventure film and the sequel to the 1995 Disney film Pocahontas . While the first film dealt with her meeting with John Smith and the arrival of the British settlers in Jamestown, the sequel focuses on Pocahontas 's journey to England with John Rolfe to negotiate for peace between the two nations, although her death is omitted from the film's ending.

The film is inspired by the true events of Pocahontas after her encounter with John Smith . While in the first film her romance is focused on John Smith, the sequel involves her deep romantic love and affection for the Englishman that she had married in real life, known as John Rolfe.

Why It Won't Go to the New World [ ]

• Like the first film, this one is inspired by real events, albeit ones which have been HEAVILY romanticized, but somehow done WORSE.
• The cheap-looking animation.

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