<P> Pocahontas was released on June 23, 1995 to a mixed reaction from critics, who praised its animation but criticized its story . The film's racial overtones and historical inaccuracy also garnered a mix of condemnation and praise . Pocahontas grossed $346 million at the worldwide box office, which was seen as a disappointment compared to the gross of The Lion King . Pocahontas received two Academy Awards for Best Musical or Comedy Score for Menken's score and Best Original Song for "Colors of the Wind". A video game based on the film was released across various platforms shortly after the film's theatrical release, and the film itself was followed by a direct - to - video sequel entitled Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998). </P> <P> In 1607, the Susan Constant sails to the New World from London, carrying English settlers from the Virginia Company . On board are Captain John Smith and the voyage's leader Governor Ratcliffe, who seeks gold to bring him wealth and status . Along the way, the Susan Constant is caught in a North Atlantic storm, and Smith saves a young, inexperienced crewmate named Thomas from drowning . As they approach the New World, the settlers (including Smith) talk of adventure, finding gold, fighting' Injuns', and perhaps settling in the new land . </P> <P> In the Powhatan tribe in Tsenacommacah, North America, Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan, fears being possibly wed to Kocoum, a brave warrior whom she sees as too serious for her own free - spirited personality . Powhatan gives Pocahontas her mother's necklace as a present . Pocahontas, along with her friends, the raccoon Meeko and hummingbird Flit, visit Grandmother Willow, a spiritual talking willow tree, and speaks of a dream involving a spinning arrow, and her confusion regarding what her path in life should be . Grandmother Willow then alerts Pocahontas to the arriving English . </P> <P> Ratcliffe has Jamestown built in a wooded clearing and immediately has the crewmen dig for gold . Smith departs to explore the wilderness and encounters Pocahontas . They quickly bond, fascinated by each other's worlds and end up falling in love, despite Powhatan's orders to keep away from the English after Kocoum and other warriors engage them in a fight . Meanwhile, Meeko meets Percy, Ratcliffe's dog, and becomes the bane of his existence . Pocahontas introduces Smith to Grandmother Willow and avoids two other crewmen, but Pocahontas's best friend Nakoma discovers her relationship with Smith and warns Kocoum . Ratcliffe also learns of Smith's encounters and angrily warns Smith against sparing any natives he comes across on pain of death . </P>

Who asked to marry pocahontas at the start of the movie