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The Final Countdown (1980): movie guide
The Final Countdown (1980) is a War, Action, Science Fiction running about 103 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 717 votes. Notable cast includes Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1980-01-31
- Runtime: 103 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: War, Action, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1980-01-31
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What is The Final Countdown about?
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 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Cast highlights
The Final Countdown features Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, Charles Durning. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1980-01-31. Runtime: 103 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (717 votes). Genres: War, Action, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Final Countdown on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Final Countdown?
- The Final Countdown is listed as War, Action, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is The Final Countdown?
- The Final Countdown runs about 103 minutes.
- Who stars in The Final Countdown?
- Cast highlights include Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, Charles Durning.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Final Countdown?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Final Countdown?
- Open the The Final Countdown page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
