The Colony (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, The Colony is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Jeff Renfroe, running about 95 minutes. “One day, it started to snow .. and it never stopped” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Forced underground by the next ice age, a struggling outpost of survivors must fight to preserve humanity against a threat even more savage than nature.
Who’s in it. The Colony stars Laurence Fishburne as Briggs, Kevin Zegers as Sam, Bill Paxton as Mason and John Tench as Viktor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Colony has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, ALLBLK and History Vault and 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 Colony page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colony tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Colony (2013)?
- In US, The Colony is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and ALLBLK, and 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 Colony worth watching?
- The Colony holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colony?
- The Colony stars Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Zegers, Bill Paxton, John Tench and Atticus Mitchell.
- When was The Colony released?
- The Colony was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.