Pocahontas was released on VHS as part of the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection on February 28, 1996. In its first week, 17 million copies of the VHS were sold in North America. The video was discontinued in 1997, but was re-released as part of a 2-pack with The Aristocats or James and the Giant Peach that year for a very limited time.
Release date[]
February 28, 1996
Stock Number[]
5741
List price[]
$26.99
Aspect ratio[]
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
Format[]
T-90 (Standard Play, NTSC)
Audio[]
Dolby Surround
Language(s)[]
English, Spanish
Subtitles[]
English (Closed Captioned)
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Print date: December 24, 1995
Number: 59
Synopsis[]
Disney's most beautifully animated masterpiece boldly brings to life a fun-filled adventure of hope, courage, and friendship. True to the spirit of every Disney classic, Pocahontas became the #1 family film of the year -- bursting with "all the colors of the wind"! Along Virginia's lush tidewaters, Pocahontas, the free-spirited young daughter of Chief Powhatan, wonders what adventures await "just around the riverbend." In sails the gold-loving Governor Ratcliffe, with his pampered pug Percy and a shipful of English settlers -- led by their courageous captain, John Smith. Joined by her playful pals Meeko, a mischievous raccoon, and feisty hummingbird, Flit, Pocahontas relies on the lively wisdom of Grandmother Willow. A chance meeting with Captain Smith leads to a friendship that will change history, as the Native Americans and English settlers learn to live side by side. Featuring a #1 hit soundtrack that teams Academy Award(R)-winning composer Alan Menken with Broadway veteran Stephen Schwartz -- and an all-star voice cast -- Pocahontas surrounds you with the riches of "another glowing winner in Disney's animated hit parade!"
VHS Supplements[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens | June 19, 1992 | |
| 2 | Promo for Walt Disney World | February 28, 1996 | Kath Soucie |
| 3 | Sneak peek at The Hunchback of Notre Dame | November 22, 1995 | Mark Elliott |
| 4 | Video preview for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | February 28, 1996 | John Leader |
| 5 | Video preview for The Aristocats | February 20, 1996 | Mark Elliott |
| 6 | Video preview for Aladdin and the King of Thieves | January 10, 1996 | |
| 7 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection promo (including So Dear to My Heart, The Three Caballeros, Pete's Dragon, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo, Mary Poppins and Cinderella |
February 28, 1996 | |
| 8 | Promo for Disney's Animated Storybook: Pocahontas | ||
| 9 | Feature Presentation | June 19, 1992 | |
| 10 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo | October 28, 1994 | |
| 11 | Full Screen Format Disclaimer | January 22, 1994 | |
| 12 | Pocahontas | June 23, 1995 |
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Theatrical release[]
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1994 VHS) (October 28, 1994)
- Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Circle of Life (1994 VHS) (December 16, 1994)
- The Lion King (1995 VHS) (March 3, 1995)
1995 VHS[]
- Cinderella (1995 VHS) (October 4, 1995)
- The Santa Clause (VHS) (October 25, 1995)
1997[]
- Fun and Fancy Free (1997 VHS)
- Jungle 2 Jungle (1997 VHS)
- That Darn Cat! (1997 VHS)
- Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997 VHS)
- Mary Poppins (1997 VHS)
- Sleeping Beauty (1997 VHS)