Countdown (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2023, Countdown is a comedy and drama film directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. It is often said that athletes die twice. Former boxer Park Si-heon feels like he has already experienced both deaths: first, when he won the most controversial gold medal of the 1988 Olympics and second, when his career ended in disgrace because of that very gold medal. Now on his third life as a hardheaded small town teacher, he is badgered by the principal to coach the school's boxing team. While reluctant at first, Park becomes determined to get the team into shape upon meeting Yeon-woo, a potential boxing star. Together, Park and his underdog team set out to prove that they both have what it takes to be a true champion.
Who’s in it. Countdown stars Jin Sun-kyu as Si-heon, Sung Yoo-bin as Yoon-woo, Oh Na-ra as Il-sun and Ko Chang-seok as Principal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Countdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Countdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Countdown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Countdown (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Countdown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Countdown worth watching?
- Countdown holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Countdown?
- Countdown stars Jin Sun-kyu, Sung Yoo-bin, Oh Na-ra, Ko Chang-seok and Jang Dong-ju.
- When was Countdown released?
- Countdown was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.