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1. The New World (2005)

PG-13 | 135 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of the English exploration of Virginia, and of the changing world and loves of Pocahontas.

Director: Terrence Malick | Stars: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale

Votes: 89,917 | Gross: $12.71M

2. Pocahontas (I) (1995)

G | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.

Directors: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg | Stars: Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Christian Bale, Joe Baker

Votes: 203,108 | Gross: $141.60M

3. Jamestown (2017–2019)

Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, History

A drama about English settlers in America in 1617.

Stars: Naomi Battrick, Max Beesley, Claire Cox, Patsy Ferran

Votes: 5,824

4. Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World (1998) (V) (1998 Video)

G | 73 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

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.

Directors: Tom Ellery, Bradley Raymond | Stars: Irene Bedard, Donal Gibson, Jim Cummings, Finola Hughes

Votes: 17,281

5. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )

TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History, War

Mysteries involving notable historical events, people and locations are scientifically examined.

Stars: Liev Schreiber, Jay O. Sanders, Salima Ikram, Andrew Lambert

Votes: 653

6. Pocahontas: The Legend (1995)

Not Rated | 102 min | Action, Drama

Englishmen come to explore and settle the new world. There they find natives who are curious about their "firesticks" and strange customs. One Englishman, John Smith, is captured by the ... See full summary »

Director: Danièle J. Suissa | Stars: Sandrine Holt, Miles O'Keeffe, Tony Goldwyn, Gordon Tootoosis

Votes: 466

7. Captain John Smith and Pocahontas (1953)

Approved | 75 min | Drama, History, Romance

Captain John Smith overcomes the treachery of some of his men and resentment of the local Native Americans to establish the colony of Jamestown.

Director: Lew Landers | Stars: Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance, Alan Hale Jr., Robert Clarke

Votes: 191

8. First Landing (2007 TV Movie)

58 min | History

On the perilous journey to the new world, tensions run high between the would-be settlers of Jamestown. While more well-known settlers like John Smith, Christopher Newport and Edward ... See full summary »

Director: Cristobal Krusen | Stars: Guy Birtwhistle, Stephen Blackehart, Josh Adamson, Marc Appleby

Votes: 100

9. To Have and to Hold (1922)

80 min | Drama, Romance

Trying to escape marriage to the hateful Lord Carnal, Jocelyn Leigh joins her maid on a "bride ship" bound for the American colonies. She is shocked by the conditions she finds in Virginia,... See full summary »

Director: George Fitzmaurice | Stars: Betty Compson, Bert Lytell, Theodore Kosloff, William J. Ferguson

Gross: $0.17M

10. Land and Sea with American History (2009 Video)

60 min | Family

Hop on board the Macster Boat with Mac and the McPuppets! In this second series of the Learning Tree children's EDUtainment, Mac along with his McPuppet friends take children on an ... See full summary »

Director: Sharon McHenryPower | Stars: David Hahn, Marsha Hahn, Sharon McHenryPower, McHenry Power

11. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode: Nightmare in Jamestown (2005)

Documentary, History

National Geographic examines Jamestown the first permanent English settlement in North America. It looks at forensic and archaeological evidence that tells a story of famine, disease, violence, and cannibalism.

Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Bill Kelso, Lisa Ling, Doug Owsley

Votes: 41

12. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode: Death at Jamestown (2001)

TV-PG | Documentary, History, War

Scientists investigate what led to the demise of the British colony of Jamestown, VA around 1610. Were the starvation and outbreaks they faced caused by a string of unfortunate events or did Spain have something to do with it as well?

Director: Alexander Marengo | Star: Liev Schreiber

Votes: 20

13. Save Our History (1998– )
Episode: Godspeed to Jamestown (2006)

44 min | Documentary, History

The Godspeed was one of three ships that carried settlers to Jamestown in 1607 to found the Jamestown colony. After that this historic ship disappeared from the historical record. Save Our ... See full summary »

Director: Rick Beyer | Star: Steve Thomas

14. Bones (2005–2017)
Episode: The Prisoner in the Pipe (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Body parts float up in a toilet. The team determine the deceased was a prisoner. Booth wants Brennan to take it easy since she is near her due date. Dr Brennan & Booth go to the prison to find the killer. Afterwards, Brennan gives birth.

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor

Votes: 1,145

15. Geography Geek (2020– )
Episode: What's Left of New Amsterdam? (And the Origins of the USA) (2021)

16 min | Documentary

New Amsterdam was establish by Henry Hudson on behalf of the Dutch East India Company. Renamed by the English as New York City. little is physically left of the original town due to fires. ... See full summary »

Star: Zack Fleming

16. How the States Got Their Shapes (2011–2012)
Episode: Rich vs. Poor (2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, History

After three years on the road, host Brian Unger is taking a different look at just how our states got their shapes. We'll hear about the unique American values that have made this country what it is today.

Director: Laura Casey | Stars: Brian Unger, Colin Beavan, Ethan Garber

Votes: 11

17. Knowledgia (2019– )
Episode: The History of Pennsylvania in 13 Minutes (2024)

13 min | Documentary, Animation, History

A concise history of Pennsylvania beginning with the geological past that lead to its major industries explaining where Pennsylvania fits in American history.

18. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Life of Brian (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Brian dies and Stewie cannot use his time machine to save him. Meanwhile, Peter replaces Brian with an Italian dog named Vinny.

Directors: Joseph Lee, Dominic Bianchi, James Purdum | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 3,353

19. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode: Jamestown's Dark Winter (2015)

TV-14 | 54 min | Documentary, History, War

Forensic anthropologists investigate the recently found remains of a young girl in the British colony of Jamestown, Virginia, which may prove the rumors of cannibalism in the colony during the time of great hunger around 1610.

Director: Richard J. Wells | Stars: William Kelso, James Horn, Jamie May, Bly Straube

Votes: 58

20. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode: Secrets of Spanish Florida (2017)

TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, History, War

Long before the British invasion of America the Spanish had begun to settle in Florida. The land would become a multiracial community and its little known but colorful history would change the course of European and American history.

Director: Tony Haines | Stars: Jimmy Smits, Javier Cancio-Donlebun Ballve, Don Alvaro Armada Barcaiztegui, Robert Blount

Votes: 39