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THRILLER . 1995 . 1h 29m . 5.3/10

The Colony_

A man and his family move from a crime-ridden inner city suburb to a self-proclaimed violence-free haven overseen by a godlike businessman. However, they soon discover that life in The Colony is much more sinister than it first appeared.

Starring John Ritter, Mary Page Keller, Hal Linden
5.3/10
Rating
1h 29m
Runtime
1995
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A man and his family move from a crime-ridden inner city suburb to a self-proclaimed violence-free haven overseen by a godlike businessman. However, they soon discover that life in The Colony is much more sinister than it first appeared.

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Cast
John Ritter stars as Rick Knowlton in The Colony.
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Year context
The Colony was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Overview
A man and his family move from a crime-ridden inner city suburb to a self-proclaimed violence-free haven overseen by a godlike businessman. However, they soo...
The Colony is a Thriller, TV Movie, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 29m.

CAST (20)

John Ritter
John Ritter
Rick Knowlton
Mary Page Keller
Mary Page Keller
Leslie Knowlton
Hal Linden
Hal Linden
Philip Denig
Marshall R. Teague
Marshall R. Teague
Doug Corwin
Todd Jeffries
Todd Jeffries
Mike Knowlton
June Lockhart
June Lockhart
Mrs. Billingsley
John Wesley
John Wesley
Jerry Franklin
AP
Alexandra Picatto
Danielle Knowlton
CD
Cody Dorkin
Andy Knowlton
Frank Bonner
Frank Bonner
Frank Williamson
Michele Scarabelli
Michele Scarabelli
Sandi Barnett
SS
Shirley Spangler
Mary Williamson
Dan Gilvezan
Dan Gilvezan
Steve Barnett
Douglas Rowe
Douglas Rowe
Forensics Officer
CH
Cynthia Harrison
Realtor
SK
Steve Kronish
Elisberg
Heather Marie Marsden
Heather Marie Marsden
Amanda
Karen Kim
Karen Kim
Audrey Chao
Rance Howard
Rance Howard
Stan Benson
EF
Edith Fields
Peg Benson

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Colony about?
A man and his family move from a crime-ridden inner city suburb to a self-proclaimed violence-free haven overseen by a godlike businessman. However, they soon discover that life in The Colony is much more sinister than it first appeared.
How long is The Colony?
The Colony has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Colony?
The cast of The Colony includes John Ritter, Mary Page Keller, Hal Linden, Marshall R. Teague, Todd Jeffries.
What is the rating of The Colony?
The Colony has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller TV Movie Drama
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