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The Colony

"Will Earth wait for us?"

Movie R 2021 1h 44m 5.7 /10

On a post catastrophe Earth where almost all life has vanished, a lone astronaut from Space Colony Kepler carries a burden that could swing the future of both worlds. When a key mission threatens the stability of interplanetary relations, she must choose between duty to her crew and compassion... Read more

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About The Colony

On a post catastrophe Earth where almost all life has vanished, a lone astronaut from Space Colony Kepler carries a burden that could swing the future of both worlds. When a key mission threatens the stability of interplanetary relations, she must choose between duty to her crew and compassion for the survivors she’s sworn to protect. The two planets depend on scarce resources and fragile alliances, making every decision feel like a potential tipping point. The story follows her inner conflict, the pressure from commanders, and the whispers of a possible compromise that could redefine what it means to belong to a human civilization scattered across the stars. The clock keeps ticking, and each choice sends ripples through the crew, the colony, and the wounded world beneath, exposing what people will sacrifice to endure.

Critics would likely note a tense moral maze under a stark near future backdrop, exploring duty versus humanity, the cost of survival, and the tension between interplanetary communities. The film asks whether ends justify means when populations cling to fragile hope.

Details

Release Date
August 26, 2021
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
R
User Ratings
329 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller
Country
Germany
Studio
BerghausWöbke Filmproduktion +4 more
Box Office
$328,914
External Links
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Cast

Nora Arnezeder

Nora Arnezeder

Blake

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Gibson

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina

Narvik

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Tucker

Sebastian Roché

Sebastian Roché

Father

Joel Basman

Joel Basman

Paling

Kotti Yun

Kotti Yun

Munay

Bella Bading

Bella Bading

Maila

Cloé Heinrich

Cloé Heinrich

Young Blake

Eden Gough

Eden Gough

Neil

Written by: Mariko Minoguchi, Jo Rogers, Tim Trachte

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With a rating of 5.7/10 from 329 viewers, The Colony is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

On a post catastrophe Earth where almost all life has vanished, a lone astronaut from Space Colony Kepler carries a burden that could swing the future of both worlds. When a key mission threatens the stability of interplanetary relations, she must choose between duty to her crew and compassion fo...

The Colony stars Nora Arnezeder, Iain Glen, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and Sebastian Roché.

The Colony was released on August 26, 2021.

The Colony is a Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Nora Arnezeder plays Blake in The Colony. The film is a science fiction thriller set in a near-future world after a global catastrophe.

The main cast includes Nora Arnezeder as Blake, Iain Glen as Gibson, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Narvik, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Tucker, and Sebastian Roché as Father. These actors anchor a story about humanity facing a fate tied to both Earth and a Space Colony Kepler.

Set in the not-too-distant future after a global catastrophe, it follows an elite astronaut from Space Colony Kepler who must make a decision that will seal the fate of people on both planets. It's categorized as a science fiction thriller.

The Colony is rated R. That means it's intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for children.