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Countdown to Zero

2010·Movie
1h 31min·PG
71
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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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Demand Zero.

Although the Cold War is behind us, the threat of nuclear disaster remains very real. Director Lucy Walker discusses the invention of the atomic bomb and brings the story into the present day, examining the possibility of nuclear calamity under the categories of "Madness," "Accident" and "Miscalculation." With narration by Gary Oldman, the film includes a hypothetical sequence of a nuclear explosion in New York City's Times Square, timed to coincide with the New Year's Eve countdown.
Nuclear Existential DreadInvestigative DocumentaryGeopolitical AnxietyTechnological HubrisCold War LegacyHuman Error FocusSobering Reality CheckPolicy Critique

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Countdown to Zero legally?

Countdown to Zero is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Countdown to Zero worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Countdown to Zero rated?

PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Countdown to Zero?

1 h 31 min

Countdown to Zero runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Countdown to Zero?

Critics75
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Countdown to Zero much the same way.

What language is Countdown to Zero in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Countdown to Zero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Countdown to Zero in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.