IMDb 5.4 2021 HD

The Colony

The Colony

2021
Science Fiction Thriller
104 min R Germany
5.716 / 10
5.4 IMDB

In the not-too-distant future: after a global catastrophe has wiped out nearly all of humanity on Earth, an elite astronaut from Space Colony Kepler must make a decision…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tim Fehlbaum
Starring
Nora Arnezeder / Iain Glen / Sarah-Sofie Boussnina / Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù / Sebastian Roché / Joel Basman / Kotti Yun / Bella Bading

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense bleak thoughtful atmospheric character-driven grim compelling serious isolated ponderous restrained survival

Reviews

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Penelope Hayes
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Colony' presents a stark vision of humanity's final hours, anchored by Nora Arnezeder's compelling performance. She navigates the emotional weight of her character’s predicament with impressive restraint. The film’s visual design is effective in conveying a sense…

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Silas Croft
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that aims for cerebral science fiction, and for the most part, it succeeds in creating an intriguing scenario. Nora Arnezeder delivers a committed performance as the astronaut facing an impossible choice. The film’s tone…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The Colony' offers a compelling, character-focused take on the end of days, driven by a standout performance from Nora Arnezeder. Her portrayal of an astronaut burdened by immense responsibility is nuanced and captivating. The film’s strength lies in…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In its attempt to deliver a poignant post-apocalyptic drama, 'The Colony' often gets lost in its own somber atmosphere. The central premise, while compelling, isn't always served by a script that feels a little too familiar. Nora Arnezeder…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Nora Arnezeder anchors 'The Colony' with a performance of quiet desperation, a welcome presence in a film that grapples with weighty themes of survival. The production design effectively conveys a sense of isolation, both in the sterile confines…

FAQs

While the film's premise establishes a global catastrophe as the catalyst for its narrative, the specifics of this event are not detailed in the provided context. 'The Colony' appears more focused on the immediate aftermath and the difficult choices faced by survivors rather than delving deeply into the origins of the disaster. The emphasis is on the present struggle for existence.