Countdown
1990, German. Directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Countdown follows a chronological sequence. The movie was shot in Berlin and environs over a ten-day period leading up to the unification of the currencies on July 1, 1990. The film thus ends on the date marking “the first stage of German reunification”.
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 4 December 1990
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Ulrike Ottinger
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How long is Countdown?
Countdown runs 188 minutes (3h 8m).
Does Countdown have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Countdown on?
Countdown isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 December 1990. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Countdown?
If you liked Countdown, try Cameraperson, Heart of a Dog, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed Countdown?
Countdown (1990) was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.