---
title: "The Squad"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-squad-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 83705
imdb_id: "tt1547084"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 85
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Squad (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Squad (Spanish: El Páramo).
Year: 2011.
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller (specifically a Colombian psychological thriller).
Director: Jaime Osorio Marquez (directorial debut).
Writers: Tania Cardenas and Jaime Osorio Marquez.
Release Date: 7 October 2011 (Colombia).
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Plot: A special commando unit of 9 soldiers is sent to a military base in a moorland region after contact was lost and it was believed to have been the target of an attack. Upon arrival, they find a single mysterious survivor: a woman in chains.
Draft 1: The Squad, also known by the Spanish title El Páramo, is a 2011 Colombian psychological thriller film. Directed by Jaime Osorio Marquez in his

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jaime Osorio Márquez
- **Networks / Studios**: Alta Producción S.L. Unipersonal, Alta Films, Rhayuela Cine

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Juan David Restrepo** as *Ramos*
- **Mateo Stevel** as *Parra*
- **Mauricio Navas** as *Teniente*
- **Andrés Castañeda** as *Sargento*
- **Julio César Valencia** as *Robledo*
- **Juan Pablo Barragán** as *Ponce*
- **Daniela Catz** as *Mujer*
- **Andres Torres** as *Arango*
- **Nelson Camayo** as *Fiquitiva*
- **Alejandro Aguilar** as *Cortez*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Squad online?
The Squad is currently available to watch or stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Pluto TV, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Squad worth watching?
The Squad holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 85 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Squad and when was it released?
The Squad is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Squad?
The Squad was directed by Jaime Osorio Márquez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Squad — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83705)
- [The Squad (2011 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Squad_(2011_film))
- [The Squad (2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1547084/fullcredits/)
- [The Squad (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83705-el-paramo/cast)
- [The Squad (2011) Full Cast & Crew](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [FILM REVIEW; The Squad That Was Mod Is Reshod](https://www.nytimes.com/)

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