Where to watch Countdown to Zero in Australia
Countdown to Zero is streaming on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Countdown to Zero
Countdown to Zero is a 2010 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Lucy Walker, starring Gary Oldman, Graham Allison and James Baker III. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Countdown to Zero in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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 under the categories of "Madness," "Accident" and "Miscalculation." With narration by Gary Oldman, the film includes a hypothetical sequence of a nuclear explosion in New York City's Times Square, timed to coincide with the New Year's Eve countdown.
Top cast
Gary Oldman
Narrator (voice)
Graham Allison
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James Baker III
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Bruce Blair
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Tony Blair
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
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Matthew Bunn
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Richard Burt
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Jimmy Carter
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Mike Chinoy
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Joseph Cirincione
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Richard Cizik
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Thomas D'Agostino
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F.W. de Klerk
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Pascal Fias
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Alexander Glaser
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Countdown to Zero in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Countdown to Zero on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Countdown to Zero on Netflix?+
Countdown to Zero is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel.
How long is Countdown to Zero?+
Countdown to Zero has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in Countdown to Zero?+
Countdown to Zero stars Gary Oldman, Graham Allison, James Baker III, Bruce Blair and Tony Blair.
When did Countdown to Zero come out?+
Countdown to Zero is a 2010 movie directed by Lucy Walker.
What genre is Countdown to Zero?+
Countdown to Zero is Documentary film.
Who directed Countdown to Zero?+
Countdown to Zero was directed by Lucy Walker.
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