Countdown (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1967, Countdown is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Robert Altman, running about 101 minutes. “The motion picture that puts a man on the moon and you follow him every terrifying second of the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desperate to land a man on the moon before Russia does, NASA hastily preps a would-be spaceman for a mission that would leave him alone in a lunar shelter for a year.
Who’s in it. Countdown stars James Caan as Lee Stegler, Joanna Moore as Mickey Stegler, Robert Duvall as Chiz and Barbara Baxley as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Countdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Countdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Countdown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Countdown (1967)?
- In US, Countdown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Countdown worth watching?
- Countdown holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Countdown?
- Countdown stars James Caan, Joanna Moore, Robert Duvall, Barbara Baxley and Charles Aidman.
- When was Countdown released?
- Countdown was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.