🏷 Discover The Best Colombia Movies & TV Shows To Watch Today

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Colombia, a land of vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and captivating stories, has inspired countless films and TV shows that bring its essence to life. From heartwarming comedies to gripping dramas, Colombian cinema and television offer a unique blend of tradition, history, and modern flair. Whether you're a traveler, a culture enthusiast, or simply a movie lover, exploring Colombian cinema is a must. Dive into our curated list of the best movies and TV shows that showcase Colombia’s rich heritage and cinematic brilliance.

Dejémonos de Vargas (2022) TV Show

8.3 337 votes

Genre: Comedy

Country: Colombia

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 80

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Plot: telenovela, colombian, spanish, caribe colombiano

Place: colombia

Cast

Pedro Pascal

Matias Varela

Damiu00e1n Alcu00e1zar

Francisco Denis

Narcos (2015) TV Show

8.1 3.3K votes

Genre: Crime, Drama

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 30

Audience: TV-MA

Story: A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.

Style: dark, gritty

Plot: cocaine, drug dealer, outlaw, based on true story, drug cartel, conflict, drugs, drug lord, ...

Time: 1980s

Place: colombia

Cast

Carolina Ramu00edrez

Carlos Torres

Juan Manuel Restrepo

Mariana Gu00f3mez

The Queen of Flow (2018) TV Show

8.0 1.6K votes

Genre: Crime, Drama

Country: Colombia, United States of America

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 237

Audience: TV-14

Story: Seventeen years after being wrongly imprisoned, a talented songwriter seeks justice against the men who caused her downfall and killed her family.

Plot: medellín, colombia, revenge, singer, wrongful imprisonment, telenovela

Cast

Jim Caviezel

Mira Sorvino

Bill Camp

Gerardo Taracena

Sound of Freedom (2023)

8.0 2.8K votes

Genre: Action, Drama

Country: United States of America

Duration: 131 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: The story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent, who quits his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers.

Plot: kidnapping, human trafficking, based on true story, honduras, child kidnapping, rescue operation, lost children, children in danger, ...

Place: colombia

Cast

Stephanie Beatriz

Maru00eda Cecilia Botero

John Leguizamo

Diane Guerrero

Encanto (2021)

7.6 10.3K votes

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family

Country: United States of America

Duration: 102 min.

Audience: PG

Story: The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

Plot: strong woman, magic, sadness, immigration, supernatural, beauty, musical, big family, ...

Place: colombia

Cast

Laura Londou00f1o

Carmen Villalobos

Jason Day

Kami Zea

The Guest (2025) TV Show

7.5 40 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: Colombia

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 20

Story: A seemingly perfect household unravels when an unexpected visitor arrives, exposing hidden tensions and political aspirations that threaten to tear the family apart.

Plot: psychological thriller, family

Place: colombia

Cast

Storm Reid

Joaquim de Almeida

Ken Leung

Amy Landecker

Missing (2023)

7.4 1.3K votes

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Country: United States of America

Duration: 111 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers... and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.

Plot: kidnapping, amateur detective, fbi, detective story, sequel, betrayal, teenage girl, los angeles, ...

Place: colombia

Cast

Juliu00e1n Romu00e1n

Elkin Du00edaz

Gregorio Pernu00eda

Luis Fernando Mu00fanera

Tres Caínes (2013) TV Show

7.4 266 votes

Genre: Action, Drama, War

Country: Colombia

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 80

Audience: NR

Story: The story follows the Castaño Gil family, a prosperous cattle ranching family marked by the kidnapping and murder of patriarch José Castaño by the guerrilla. This event triggers the decision of brothers Fidel, Vicente, and Carlos to form a self-defense army to fight the guerrillas, intensifying the armed conflict in Colombia. However, what seemed like a unified struggle is threatened by betrayal.

Plot: narcotics, narcoterrorist war, war

Place: colombia

Cast

Michael Douglas

Kathleen Turner

Danny DeVito

Zack Norman

Romancing the Stone (1984)

6.8 2.1K votes

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Country: United States of America

Duration: 106 min.

Audience: PG

Story: Though she can spin wild tales of passionate romance, novelist Joan Wilder has no life of her own. Then one day adventure comes her way in the form of a mysterious package. It turns out that the parcel is the ransom she'll need to free her abducted sister, so Joan flies to South America to hand it over. But she gets on the wrong bus and winds up hopelessly stranded in the jungle.

Style: romantic

Plot: airplane, smuggling (contraband), chase, kidnapping, crocodile, anti hero, treasure hunt, treasure map, ...

Place: south america, colombia

Cast

Harrison Ford

Willem Dafoe

Joaquim de Almeida

Henry Czerny

Clear and Present Danger (1994)

6.6 1.7K votes

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Country: United States of America

Duration: 141 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.

Plot: sniper, central intelligence agency (cia), helicopter, assassination, usa president, based on novel or book, ambush, espionage, ...

Cast

Flora Martu00ednez

Alejandra Borrero

Kristina Lilley

Unax Ugalde

Rosario Tijeras (2005)

6.6 130 votes

Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance

Country: Brazil, Colombia

Duration: 126 min.

Story: Rosario Tijeras has been abused by men all her life, initially by her stepfather. Years later, she works as a paid assassin, seducing men and killing them when they least expect it. She meets Emilio, a wealthy womanizer, and his best friend, Antonio, at a nightclub, and starts an affair with Emilio despite Antonio's growing feelings for her. But circumstances bring her closer to Antonio, until her past catches up with her in a devastating way.

Plot: rape, socially deprived family, medellín, colombia

Cast

Jason Statham

Ben Foster

Donald Sutherland

Mini Anden

The Mechanic (2011)

6.5 3.6K votes

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Country: United States of America, Germany

Duration: 93 min.

Audience: R

Story: Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

Style: suspenseful

Plot: chicago, illinois, research, martial arts, assassin, prostitute, airport, mentor, ...

Place: colombia

Cast

Javier Bardem

Penu00e9lope Cruz

Peter Sarsgaard

Julieth Restrepo

Loving Pablo (2017)

6.3 1.0K votes

Genre: Crime, Drama

Country: Bulgaria, Spain

Duration: 123 min.

Audience: R

Story: The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.

Plot: journalist, based on novel or book, cocaine, biography, based on true story, medellín, colombia, drug cartel, ...

Time: 1980s

The Belko Experiment (2017)

6.2 1.7K votes

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Country: United States of America

Duration: 89 min.

Audience: R

Story: A group of eighty American workers are locked in their office and ordered by an unknown voice to participate in a twisted game.

Style: psychological

Plot: experiment, office, survival, murder, american, death, security guard, survival horror, ...

Top Colombian Movies That Captivate and Inspire

Colombia’s film industry has gained international acclaim, producing movies that resonate with audiences worldwide. These films not only entertain but also provide a deep dive into Colombia’s social, historical, and cultural fabric. Here are some of the best Colombian movies you shouldn’t miss:

Classic Colombian Cinema

Maria, Full of Grace (2004) – Directed by Joshua Marston, this critically acclaimed film tells the story of a young woman who becomes a drug mule, highlighting the harsh realities of Colombia’s drug trade. Starring Catalina Sandino Moreno, it earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
The Whale Boy (1984) – A charming coming-of-age story set in the Colombian Caribbean, directed by Delfina Careaga. It follows a young boy’s adventure with a beached whale, blending humor and emotion.

Modern Masterpieces

Embrace of the Serpent (2015) – Directed by Ciro Guerra, this Oscar-nominated film is a visually stunning journey through the Amazon rainforest, exploring indigenous culture and the impact of colonialism. It’s a must-watch for its breathtaking cinematography.
Birds of Passage (2018) – A gripping crime drama co-directed by Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra, this film delves into the rise and fall of a Wayúu family involved in the drug trade during the 1970s. It’s a powerful blend of drama and cultural insight.

Must-Watch Colombian TV Shows for Your Binge List

Colombian television has also produced outstanding series that have captivated global audiences. From crime thrillers to romantic comedies, these shows offer a mix of entertainment and cultural depth. Here are some of the best Colombian TV shows to add to your watchlist:

Crime and Drama Series

Narcos (2015-2017) – While produced by Netflix, this series is set in Colombia and follows the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, the infamous drug lord. Starring Wagner Moura, it’s a gripping portrayal of Colombia’s drug war.
Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso (2016-2020) – A popular telenovela that blends drama, romance, and crime, exploring themes of identity, family, and societal issues in Colombia.

Comedy and Lighthearted Shows

La Nocturna (2019-Present) – A hilarious comedy series about a late-night radio host who solves the problems of his listeners. It’s a perfect mix of humor and social commentary.
El Chapo (2017-2018) – Another Netflix original, this series dramatizes the life of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, a notorious drug lord. It’s a tense and thrilling watch.

Whether you're looking for an emotional rollercoaster or a light-hearted laugh, Colombian movies and TV shows offer something for everyone. These productions not only entertain but also provide a window into Colombia’s diverse culture and history. Start your journey through Colombian cinema today!