The Final Countdown (1980)
English sci-fi film directed by Don Taylor
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m 103 min
- Released
- 1 August 1980
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Final Countdown has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 1 August 1980. It is directed by Don Taylor and stars Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen and Katharine Ross.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Cast
- Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, Charles Durning, Harold Bergman, Soon-Tek Oh
- Cinematography
- Victor J. Kemper
- Music
- John Scott
- Written by
- Peter Powell, Gerry Davis, David Ambrose, Thomas Hunter
- Produced by
- Peter Douglas
- Production
- Bryna Productions, Polyc International
- Distribution
- MOKÉP, Netflix, United Artists
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $12.5 million
- Box office
- $16.65 million
- Set in
- Florida
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 August 1980
- First shown
- 21 May 1980 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Final Countdown?
The Final Countdown has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes, or 103 min.
When did The Final Countdown release?
The Final Countdown released on 1 August 1980.
Who directed The Final Countdown?
The Final Countdown is directed by Don Taylor.
Who is in the cast of The Final Countdown?
The cast of The Final Countdown includes Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal and Charles Durning.
Where can I watch The Final Countdown online?
The Final Countdown streams on Netflix.
How much did The Final Countdown earn at the box office?
The Final Countdown grossed $16.65 million on a budget of $12.5 million.
What is The Final Countdown rated in the US?
The Final Countdown is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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