Columbus (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2017, Columbus is a drama film directed by Kogonada, running about 105 minutes. “In the middle of all the mess... there was this.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana - a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at the local library.
Who’s in it. Columbus stars John Cho as Jin, Haley Lu Richardson as Casey, Michelle Forbes as Maria and Rory Culkin as Gabriel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Columbus has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M 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 Columbus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Columbus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Columbus (2017)?
- In US, Columbus 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 Columbus worth watching?
- Columbus holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Columbus?
- Columbus stars John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Michelle Forbes, Rory Culkin and Parker Posey.
- When was Columbus released?
- Columbus was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.