The Final Countdown (1980) movie poster

The Final Countdown (1980)

"Trapped outside the boundaries of time and space... 102 aircraft... 6,000 men... all missing."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 52% (RT: 52%, MC: 51) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (652 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Kirk Douglas as Capt. Matthew Yelland
Martin Sheen as Warren Lasky
Katharine Ross as Laurel Scott
James Farentino as Wing Commander Richard T. Owens
Ron O'Neal as Commander Dan Thurman
Charles Durning as Senator Samuel Chapman
Victor Mohica as Black Cloud
James Coleman as Lt. Perry
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 652 votes. Critics scored it lower at 52%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941β€”mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Kirk Douglas spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated war films of 1980 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Final Countdown is a 1980 war, action, science fiction film directed by Don Taylor. During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941β€”mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The film has been rated by 652 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a war film, The Final Countdown delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Final Countdown (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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