The Colombian Connection (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, The Colombian Connection is an action, crime and mystery film directed by Julian Higgins, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1976 and it is a dangerous year in the Straits of Yucatan. The man is Jack Hooks, a former cop set up by his corrupt partner and sent to jail for a drug crime he didn't commit. After being yanked out of prison with an early release deal offered by the DEA, he is sent on a do or die mission; bring down the drug trade of his former partner, Frank Rossi and his contacts. Hooks has no choice but to plunge into the underworld of marijuana smuggling by making one big run through the narrow channel that flows between Cuba and Mexico, also known as "The Eye", and into the heart of a violent Colombian drug ring.
Who’s in it. The Colombian Connection stars Tom Sizemore as Frank Rossi, Robert Thorne as Jack Hooks, Bertie Higgins as Mike Tragos and Bianca Malinowski as Elena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Colombian Connection has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Colombian Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colombian Connection 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 Colombian Connection (2011)?
- In US, The Colombian Connection is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Colombian Connection worth watching?
- The Colombian Connection holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colombian Connection?
- The Colombian Connection stars Tom Sizemore, Robert Thorne, Bertie Higgins, Bianca Malinowski and Ryan Caldwell.
- When was The Colombian Connection released?
- The Colombian Connection was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.