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Countdown

2019·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
IMDb5.4Metacritic314.5Rotten Tomatoes26%61%

Where to watch

NetflixYouTube TVTNTTBS

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What's your score?

Your score

Countdown fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

Death? There's an app for that.

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.
Supernatural HorrorTech-Driven ThrillerDeath CountdownJump ScaresRace Against TimeUrban LegendModern FearSurvival HorrorSmartphone Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Jane Goldsmith, Nicolas Harvard, Justin Dec
Written by:
Justin Dec
Produced by:
Sean Anders, Rich Delia, Ashley Lambert
Composed by:
Michael Payne, Hector C. Gika, Brendan Croxon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Countdown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Countdown legally?

NetflixYouTube TVTNTTBS

Countdown is included with a subscription to Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT, and TBS in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Countdown worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Countdown rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Countdown?

1 h 30 min

Countdown runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Countdown?

Critics29
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Countdown higher (53) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Countdown a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$48 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $48 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is Countdown in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Countdown?

84ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+70

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Countdown in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Countdown use?

Cat ScareAsshole VictimProperly ParanoidArtistic License – LawKilled OffscreenSimple Solution Won't WorkCommonality ConnectionParting-Words RegretPost-Modern MagikGratuitous LatinElectromagnetic GhostsPlayful Hackerand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Countdown, including Cat Scare, Asshole Victim, Properly Paranoid.