Nate and the Colonel (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2003, Nate and the Colonel is an adventure and western film directed by Paul Winters, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1865, and the American Civil War has just ended. Former slave Nate Washington and his boyhood friend, Confederate Colonel Ben Loftin head west together from the South which lies in ruins. On the Western Plains, they encounter a band of Chippewa Indians who will forever change their lives. Along the way, they must deal with a renegade band of Union Cavalry with a score to settle.
Who’s in it. Nate and the Colonel stars Paul Winters as Col. Ben Loftin, Ricco Ross as Nate Washington, Mark S. Brien as Hunting Thunder and Al Harrington as Standing Elk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nate and the Colonel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nate and the Colonel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nate and the Colonel tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nate and the Colonel (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nate and the Colonel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nate and the Colonel worth watching?
- Nate and the Colonel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nate and the Colonel?
- Nate and the Colonel stars Paul Winters, Ricco Ross, Mark S. Brien, Al Harrington and Carlos Milano.
- When was Nate and the Colonel released?
- Nate and the Colonel was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.