Countdown (2019)
A chilling app predicts a young nurse's death in three days, launching a brisk, pulpy fight for survival.
A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.
How intense is Countdown?
Countdown is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Countdown feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingtensepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Countdown
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Countdown for you?
Is Countdown scary?
Yes, properly. Countdown is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Countdown gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Countdown sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Countdown OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Countdown?
Countdown runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Countdown?
Countdown is streaming on Netflix.
Does Countdown have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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