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Countdown to Zero (2010): Ratings & Box Office

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Countdown to Zero is a 2010 documentary directed by Lucy Walker. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $287,711 worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
worldwide gross
$287.7K
Metascore
70
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Countdown to Zero (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Lucy Walker
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Countdown to Zero About?

The premise of Countdown to Zero without spoilers.

This documentary examines the history of the atomic bomb and the ongoing threat of nuclear proliferation. It explores the development of nuclear weapons, the current state of global arsenals with nine nations possessing them, and the potential for further spread. The film highlights the precarious balance of power and the dangers of a catastrophic event.

Countdown to Zero Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • nuclear weapon
  • u.s. nuclear forces
  • icbm
  • h bomb
  • nuclear
  • f rated
  • nuclear proliferation
  • wmd
  • armed forces
  • military
  • nuke
  • power politics
+4 more
  • arms race
  • risk
  • danger
  • international relations
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Crew

The Director of Countdown to Zero

Directed by Lucy Walker.

From the director

More from Lucy Walker

More films directed by Lucy Walker, best-rated first: Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, Bring Your Own Brigade, The Crash Reel and Waste Land.

Full filmography
Ratings

Countdown to Zero Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Countdown to Zero 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

Countdown to Zero Box Office

Countdown to Zero grossed $287,711 worldwide. $272,040 came from the US and Canada and $15,671 (5%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$287.7K

US & Canada
$272K
International
$15.7K
US & Canada 95% Rest of the world 5%
Details

Countdown to Zero Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “数到零” and “Odpočítávání”.

Also known as
  • 数到零
  • Odpočítávání
  • Visszaszámlálás
  • 카운트다운 투 제로

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FAQ

Countdown to Zero FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Countdown to Zero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Countdown to Zero?

Countdown to Zero runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Countdown to Zero released?

Countdown to Zero was released on July 23, 2010.

Who directed Countdown to Zero?

Countdown to Zero was directed by Lucy Walker.

More films by Lucy Walker

How much did Countdown to Zero make at the box office?

Countdown to Zero grossed $287,711 worldwide ($272,040 domestic, $15,671 international).

How is Countdown to Zero rated?

Countdown to Zero has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Countdown to Zero have a post-credit scene?

No. Countdown to Zero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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