The New World (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, The New World is a drama, romance and history film directed by Terrence Malick, running about 151 minutes. “Once discovered, it was changed forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
Who’s in it. The New World stars Colin Farrell as Captain Smith, Q'orianka Kilcher as Pocahontas, Christopher Plummer as Captain Newport and Christian Bale as John Rolfe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The New World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New World (2005)?
- In US, The New World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New World worth watching?
- The New World holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New World?
- The New World stars Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale and August Schellenberg.
- When was The New World released?
- The New World was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.