---
title: "Countdown"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/countdown-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 82477
imdb_id: "tt1814665"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Countdown (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/countdown-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Countdown is a 2011 South Korean crime film belonging to the action and thriller genres that premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. The feature is the debut of director Huh Jong-ho and stars actors Jung Jae-young and Jeon Do-yeon. The narrative follows a cold-blooded debt collector who always succeeds in getting what he wants. He crosses paths with a beautiful and mysterious ex-impostor who speaks entirely in lies. Although she possesses the key to saving his life, he soon discovers that she instead pulls him into deeper trouble. As time runs out, he must finish his task while his heart continues to beat. The production has a runtime of one hour and fifty-nine minutes and was released in South Korea on September 29, 2011. The film takes viewers on a journey through the underbelly of South Korea, centering on these high-stakes and perilous interactions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Huh Jong-ho
- **Networks / Studios**: Next Entertainment World, Sidus, Bom Film Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jung Jae-young** as *Tae Gun-ho*
- **Jeon Do-yeon** as *Cha Ha-yeon*
- **Oh Man-seok** as *Swy*
- **Jeong Man-sik** as *Manager Han*
- **Lee Min-young** as *Jang Hyeon-ji*
- **Kim Dong-wook** as *Fly*
- **Kim Jae-hwa** as *Mom-bbae*
- **Song Hye-kyo** as *Nice looking girl in disguise*
- **Shin Sun-hee** as *Doctor*
- **Woo Mi-hwa** as *Min-jun's mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Countdown online?
Countdown is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Countdown worth watching?
Countdown holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Countdown and when was it released?
Countdown is a feature film with a runtime of 119 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Countdown?
Countdown was directed by Huh Jong-ho.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Countdown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82477)
- [Countdown (2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1814665/fullcredits/)
- [Countdown (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82477/cast)
- [Countdown (2011 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countdown_(2011_film))
- [Countdown to the Oscars: No Oscar love for casting directors](https://www.latimes.com/)

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