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Countdown to War

1989Movie1 h 18 min

66

GoodGoodWatch score

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by: Patrick Lau

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Facts

April 7, 1989 · 1 h 18 min · Drama, History, War, TV Movie

Released: April 7, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 18 min
Genres: Drama, History, War, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 3 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Countdown to War?"

Questions about Countdown to War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Countdown to War?

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Countdown to War streams on Prime, Shout! Factory, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Countdown to War worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Countdown to War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Countdown to War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.