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The New World (2005)

โ€œOnce discovered, it was changed forever.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,318 votes 2h 31m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#90 of 184 films from 2005 #866 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Terrence Malick ยท Written by Terrence Malick

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Overview

A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.

Cast

Colin Farrellas Captain Smith
Q'orianka Kilcheras Pocahontas
Christopher Plummeras Captain Newport
Christian Baleas John Rolfe
August Schellenbergas Powhatan
Wes Studias Opechancanough
David Thewlisas Wingfield
Yorick van Wageningenas Captain Argall
Raoul Max Trujilloas Tomocomo
Michael Greyeyesas Rupwew
Kalani Queypoas Parahunt
Ben Mendelsohnas Ben
Noah Tayloras Selway
Brรญan F. O'Byrneas Lewes

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2005
Runtime151 min (2h 31m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$30,500,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0402399

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Questions

How long is The New World?
The New World runs 151 minutes (2h 31m), which is long for a romance โ€” plan for it.
Is The New World worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,318 votes, which places it #90 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 52%) and #866 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The New World?
The New World was directed by Terrence Malick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Badlands (1973), Days of Heaven (1978), The Thin Red Line (1998).
Who stars in The New World?
Colin Farrell as Captain Smith; Q'orianka Kilcher as Pocahontas; Christopher Plummer as Captain Newport; Christian Bale as John Rolfe; August Schellenberg as Powhatan; Wes Studi as Opechancanough.
What is The New World rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The New World?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4870.

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