Countdown to War (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, Countdown to War is a drama, krieg and historie film directed by Patrick Lau, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.
Who’s in it. Countdown to War stars Ian McKellen as Adolf Hitler, Michael Aldridge as Neville Chamberlain, Tony Britton as Sir Nevile Henderson and John Woodvine as Joachim von Ribbentrop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Countdown to War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Countdown to War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Countdown to War tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Countdown to War (1989)?
- In USA, Countdown to War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Countdown to War worth watching?
- Countdown to War holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krieg and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Countdown to War?
- Countdown to War stars Ian McKellen, Michael Aldridge, Tony Britton, John Woodvine and Peter Vaughan.
- When was Countdown to War released?
- Countdown to War was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.