2005 The New World A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century. Credits Director Terrence Malick Producers Sarah Green , Toby Emmerich , Bill Mechanic Writer Terrence Malick Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki Composer James Horner Cast Colin Farrell , Q'orianka Kilcher , Christopher Plummer , Christian Bale , August Schellenberg , Wes Studi , David Thewlis , Yorick van Wageningen , Raoul Max Trujillo , Michael Greyeyes Studios New Line Cinema , Sarah Green Film Genres Romance Drama History External IMDb Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax