Countdown (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.1

Countdown poster

Released in 2004, Countdown is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Evgeny Lavrentiev, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. A terrorist organization known as "Ansar Allah" is preparing to turn the city of Rome into a City of the Dead. But the heroism of Smolin, the professionalism of Catherine Stone, and the help of Umar together with the cooperation of Russian and Western special forces will save the world from evil terrorists.

Who’s in it. Countdown stars Aleksey Makarov as Major Aleksei Smolin, Louise Lombard as Catherine Stone, Vyacheslav Razbegaev as Umar Tamiev and Yuriy Tsurilo as General Karpov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Countdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.

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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Countdown (2004)?
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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Countdown?
Countdown stars Aleksey Makarov, Louise Lombard, Vyacheslav Razbegaev, Yuriy Tsurilo and Egor Pazenko.
When was Countdown released?
Countdown was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.