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Countdown to Zero

6.320101h 31mPGMovieDocumentary

Although the Cold War is behind us, the threat of nuclear disaster remains very real. Director Lucy Walker discusses the invention of the atomic bomb and brings the story into the present day, examining the possibility of nuclear calamity…

DirectorLucy Walker
WriterLucy Walker
ProducersLawrence Bender·Bruce Blair

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 7 other countries

Countdown to Zero isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Germany, Japan and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Lucy Walker

Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Narrator (voice)
Graham Allison
Graham Allison
Self
James Baker III
James Baker III
Self
Bruce Blair
Bruce Blair
Self
Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Self
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Self
Matthew Bunn
Matthew Bunn
Self
Richard Burt
Richard Burt
Self
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
Self
Mike Chinoy
Mike Chinoy
Self
Joseph Cirincione
Joseph Cirincione
Self
Richard Cizik
Richard Cizik
Self

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Countdown to Zero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Countdown to Zero?

Countdown to Zero isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Countdown to Zero on Netflix?

No, Countdown to Zero is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Countdown to Zero on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Countdown to Zero isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Countdown to Zero for free?

Countdown to Zero isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Countdown to Zero?

Countdown to Zero hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 15, 2010. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.