---
title: "Colombiana"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/colombiana-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62835
imdb_id: "tt1657507"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 2905
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Colombiana (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/colombiana-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Colombiana is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Olivier Megaton. The film stars Zoe Saldaña as Cataleya Restrepo, a woman who witnesses her parents' murder as a child in Bogota. Cataleya grows up to be a stone-cold assassin, working for her uncle as a hitman by day, but engaging in vigilante murders in her personal time. Her ultimate target is the mobster responsible for her parents' death. The film is classified as PG-13 and has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. It is categorized as an action, thriller, crime, and drama film. Colombiana was released in the United States on August 26, 2011. The film's script was based on Mathilda, originally written by Luc Besson as a sequel to Léon: The Professional.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A child’s trauma fuels a relentless quest for vengeance as a lethal assassin."

### Why Watch
- Intense action sequences
- Compelling revenge-driven storyline
- Strong performance by a determined female lead

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
- Follows familiar genre tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it appropriate for mature teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: revenge, action, thriller, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Olivier Megaton
- **Networks / Studios**: A.J.O.Z. Films, EuropaCorp, Grive Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Zoe Saldaña** as *Cataleya Restrepo*
- **Cliff Curtis** as *Emilio*
- **Callum Blue** as *Richard*
- **Michael Vartan** as *Danny Delanay*
- **Lennie James** as *Special Agent Ross*
- **Amandla Stenberg** as *Cataleya Restrepo (Age10)*
- **Graham McTavish** as *Head Marshall Warren*
- **Jesse Borrego** as *Fabio*
- **Cynthia Addai-Robinson** as *Alicia*
- **Ofelia Medina** as *Mama*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What drives Cataleya Restrepo to become an assassin?
She is motivated by a desire to avenge her parents' murder.

### Q: Who employs her as a hitman?
She works for her uncle, who assigns her assassination jobs.

### Q: Where does the story initially take place?
The opening events occur in Bogota, Colombia.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
Colombiana is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about one hour and forty‑eight minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Colombiana — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62835)
- [Colombiana (2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1657507/)
- [Colombiana (2011) Movie | Zoe Saldaña, Cliff Curtis, Jordi Mollà ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE9WIZiHXBA)
- [Colombiana | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/colombiana)
- [Colombiana (2011) - Where to Watch - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/colombiana/51990/where-to-watch/)
- [Colombiana - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombiana)

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