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DEFCON-4

1985·Movie
1h 28min·R
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–19%
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–19%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

War and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

The last defense. The last hope. The battle for the future of the world has begun.

Two men and a woman circle the globe in a satellite armed with a nuclear device. The third world war breaks out, and a few months later the satellite crashes. They survive the crash but one man gets killed by survivors and the other man gets caught. The woman stays by the remains of the the satellite but is soon caught by evil punks who have taken power.
Post-Apocalyptic SurvivalNuclear War AftermathDystopian SocietySocial BreakdownTechnological ThreatHumanity's Dark SideLow-Budget Sci-FiGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Tony Randel, Paul Donovan, Digby Cook
Written by:
Paul Donovan
Produced by:
Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell, Digby Cook
Composed by:
Christopher Young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about DEFCON-4

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream DEFCON-4 legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuPlexXumo PlayShout! FactoryTubi TV

DEFCON-4 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is DEFCON-4 worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is DEFCON-4 rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is DEFCON-4?

1 h 28 min

DEFCON-4 runs 1 h 28 min.

Was DEFCON-4 a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 59% of its budget.

What language is DEFCON-4 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch DEFCON-4?

6CAGBGGIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for DEFCON-4 in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does DEFCON-4 use?

Defcon 5After the EndBut What About the Astronauts?Why Am I Ticking?Crazy SurvivalistCentrifugal GravityCovers Always LieWeaponized CarKill SatForeign Re-Score

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for DEFCON-4, including Defcon 5, After the End, But What About the Astronauts?.