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The Final Countdown

6.619801h 43mPGMovieWarActionScience Fiction

During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

DirectorDon Taylor
WritersDavid Ambrose·Gerry Davis
ProducersPeter Douglas·Richard R. St. Johns

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Don Taylor

KDKirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Capt. Matthew Yelland
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Warren Lasky
KRKatharine Ross
Katharine Ross
Laurel Scott
JFJames Farentino
James Farentino
Wing Commander Richard T. Owens
RORon O'Neal
Ron O'Neal
Commander Dan Thurman
CDCharles Durning
Charles Durning
Senator Samuel Chapman
VMVictor Mohica
Victor Mohica
Black Cloud
JC
James Coleman
Lt. Perry
SOSoon-Tek Oh
Soon-Tek Oh
Simura
AIAlvin Ing
Alvin Ing
Lt. Kajima
LKLloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman
LCdr. Kaufman
DFDan Fitzgerald
Dan Fitzgerald
Navy Doctor

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The Final Countdown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Final Countdown?

The Final Countdown is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Final Countdown on Netflix?

No, The Final Countdown is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Final Countdown on Amazon Prime Video?

The Final 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 The Final Countdown for free?

The Final Countdown is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.