Countdown to Looking Glass
A fictional confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf. The narrative of the film details the events that lead up to the initial exchange of nuclear weapons from the perspective of an on-going news broadcast.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Fred Barzyk |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (15 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its dread by relying entirely on the simulated framework of a live television news broadcast, where calm analysis slowly curdles into panic. Each bulletin and expert interview builds the architecture of an inevitable catastrophe.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound unease about the performative nature of crisis and how media shapes the path to annihilation. A chillingly procedural descent. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Fred Barzyk
Best Watched
Alone, in darkness, with no distractions. Let the broadcast consume you.
🎭 Cast
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: