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Countdown

5.819671h 41mMovieScience FictionThriller

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.

DirectorRobert Altman
WriterLoring Mandel
ProducersJimmy Lydon·William Conrad

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Cast · Directed by Robert Altman

JCJames Caan
James Caan
Lee Stegler
JMJoanna Moore
Joanna Moore
Mickey Stegler
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Chiz
BBBarbara Baxley
Barbara Baxley
Jean
CACharles Aidman
Charles Aidman
Gus
SISteve Ihnat
Steve Ihnat
Ross Duellan
MMMichael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Rick
TKTed Knight
Ted Knight
Walter Larson
SC
Stephen Coit
Ehrman
JR
John Rayner
Dunc
CI
Charles Irving
Seidel
BRBobby Riha
Bobby Riha
Stevie Stegler

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Countdown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Countdown?

Countdown isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Countdown on Netflix?

No, Countdown is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Countdown on Amazon Prime Video?

Countdown isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Countdown for free?

Countdown isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.