Countdown (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2016, Countdown is an action, crime and mystery film directed by John Stockwell, running about 91 minutes. “The Race To Save A Life Begins Now” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A madman captures a young boy and rigs him with explosives. Ray Fitzpatrick, still haunted by the loss of his own son, will defy orders to stop the clock and save a life
Who’s in it. Countdown stars Nicholas Theodore Nemeth as Ray Thompson, Katharine Isabelle as Lieutenant Julia Baker, Josh Blacker as Detective Al Kendricks and Glenn Jacobs as Lieutenant Cronin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Countdown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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, 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 (2016)?
- In US, Countdown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Countdown?
- Countdown stars Nicholas Theodore Nemeth, Katharine Isabelle, Josh Blacker, Glenn Jacobs and Alexandr Kalugin.
- When was Countdown released?
- Countdown was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.