Is Colombiana appropriate for children?

# Colombiana Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this action thriller features strong violence including shootings and intense fight scenes that may disturb younger children. The plot centers on an assassin seeking revenge for her parents' murder, with dark themes throughout. Better suited for mature teens 15+.

What age is Colombiana suitable for?

Our verdict for Colombiana is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Colombiana safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Synopsis

After witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota, Cataleya Restrepo grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents' death.

Cast

Zoe Saldaña

Cataleya Restrepo

Cliff Curtis

Emilio

Callum Blue

Richard

Michael Vartan

Danny Delanay

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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