Countdown

2011·Movie
1h 59min
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic316.2Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Countdown fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A cold-blooded debt collector who never fails to get what he wants meets the beautiful yet mysterious ex-impostor whose every word is nothing but a lie. She has the key to save his life but he discovers that she only puts him into a deeper trouble. Time is running out and he needs to get it done while his heart still beats.
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Crew

Directed by:
Huh Jong-ho
Written by:
Huh Jong-ho
Produced by:
Kim Moo-ryoung, Oh Jung-wan, Kim Bo-ram
Composed by:
Jang Young-gyu, Dalpalan, Kim Dong-han

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Countdown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Countdown legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Countdown is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Countdown worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Countdown rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Countdown?

1 h 59 min

Countdown runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Countdown?

Critics31
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Countdown higher (63) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Countdown in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Countdown?

4KRTWUSJP

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

What tropes does Countdown use?

A.I. Is a CrapshootBittersweet EndingBrainwashed and CrazyEarth-Shattering KaboomForeshadowingHeroic SacrificeInterface ScrewGenius LociOh, Crap!Set Right What Once Went WrongSound Effects BleepGodzilla Thresholdand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Countdown, including A.I. Is a Crapshoot, Bittersweet Ending, Brainwashed and Crazy.

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