On the Count of Three

R

Released May 13, 2022

1 hr. 26 min.

Comedy

Drama

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From Annapurna Pictures (Spring Breakers, Sorry to Bother You, Booksmart) and Orion Pictures, Jerrod Carmichael makes his directorial debut and stars in On the Count of Three, a darkly comic feature about two best friends, Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), on the last day of their lives.

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Critics Consensus

It's occasionally uneven, but On the Count of Three finds director/star Jerrod Carmichael attempting an ambitious blend of drama and dark comedy -- and often succeeding.

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Cynthia

Good movie, kind of heavy

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/16/22

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Peter

It was verrrrry well done and both leading actors killed it - no pun intended 😱😂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/22

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Monique

Loved this movie from start to finish. It is no Hollywood bang bang type of movie but what a great story of love, brotherhood and friendship as well as redemption. I thought this movie was amazing. Loved the noir feel of it peppered with fantastic subtle comedy and even surprise appearances by Tiffany Haddish and Henry Winkler. The only flaw was it was too short. I couldve watched this story unfold all day long. Great performances by the two leading characters. Appreciated the references to race relations and acceptance. This movie goes to show you - you never know what is going on with your neighbor, the person in line at the store next to you or even your own family members. Treat people with kindness as you do not know their circumstances. Great directing debut for Jerrod Carmichael!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/22

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donn

It's a type of movie that you think will end happily but it doesn't, in a way that you wouldn't expect. It's the kind of movie where you sit in silence as the credits roll, just processing. Been a while since a movie has made me feel like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/23

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Mark T

This is a dark comedy that focuses on depression and what it feels like to be so sad in the head that the only thing that can make you smile thought of not waking up the next morning. Something we all have felt to some degree at least once in our lives. But this film focuses on two best friends that feel this everyday. Although deeply depressed they both will make you laugh. It's easy to only see the sadness in this film but I was more focused on the love these two had for each other. There is literally nothing they wouldn't do for their best friend. They were just too blinded by their own depression that they couldn't see they had something beautiful to live for right in front of their face. Normally I am less serious in my reviews but something about this film makes me not want to joke, even though I was positively moved. The actors looked lost, soulless. You could feel their sadness to the point you start to think they actually should kill themselves. But then you see their inspiring bond and you hope they change their mind. This movie motivated me to stop and smell the roses more often. As well as to start using scenes from the movies I watch rather than the movie poster.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/15/23

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The movie is a painful harsh reality of suicidal thoughts even with the ending being resolute it leaves you to reflect on the events

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Dylan Roth

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Simultaneously funny, depressing, and life-affirming, On the Count of Three isn’t a macabre masterpiece like, say, Barry, but it scratches a similar itch.

Dec 14, 2022

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David Stratton

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Very well acted, with a refreshingly dark sense of humour and briskly paced, the film impresses on a number of levels.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 6, 2022

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Oliver Jones

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Comfort has never felt more discomforting than it does in On the Count of Three, a profound new comedy about suicide, mental health, depression, and the absurd lengths we go to help the strange people we love.

Rated: 4/4

May 16, 2022

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Maxance Vincent

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On the Count of Three is nothing more than a superficial character drama with some neat 35mm cinematography...

Rated: C-

Mar 6, 2024

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Akos Peterbencze

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The script beautifully differentiates the importance between wanting to die and seeing no other alternative. Emphasizing the characters' state of mind somewhat inadvertently makes us understand that suicide is never a solution .

Jul 25, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

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By writing it with extreme care and responsibility, the predictable yet impactful ending doesn’t leave a margin for doubts about what’s right or wrong. Everyone deals with the bad moments in life differently, but life is always worth living.

Rated: A-

Jul 24, 2023

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Synopsis

From Annapurna Pictures (Spring Breakers, Sorry to Bother You, Booksmart) and Orion Pictures, Jerrod Carmichael makes his directorial debut and stars in On the Count of Three, a darkly comic feature about two best friends, Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), on the last day of their lives.

Director: Jerrod Carmichael
Executive Producer: Mike Boogie_Boogielow, Tyson Bidner, Pete Dakich, Christopher Storer
Screenwriter: Ari Katcher, Ryan Welch
Distributor: United Artists Releasing
Production Co: Valparaiso Pictures, Morningside Entertainment, Werner Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.8K

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