Countdown

1996·Movie
1h 30min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Countdown fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. However the ruse involves the FBI in the case, and Agent Sara Daniels. However, the investigation is hampered when Yoko Sugimura of the Tokyo Police arrives to take Kaori back to her influential father. Despite their initial dislike, Sara and Yoko are forced to work together to stop Chris when his obsession is manifest with high explosives.
Obsessive LoveSerial Killer ThrillerRevenge PlotFBI InvestigationSeattle SettingWWII ConnectionExplosive ConfrontationCross-Cultural Collaboration

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Countdown

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Where can I stream Countdown legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Countdown worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 3.9 and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Countdown rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Countdown?

1 h 30 min

Countdown runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Countdown?

Critics71
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Countdown higher (71) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Countdown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Countdown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Countdown in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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