On the Count of Three

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On the Count of Three

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2022

1h 26m

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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Dylan Roth

Observer

12/14/2022

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.

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David Stratton

The Australian

10/06/2022

3.5/5

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

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Oliver Jones

Observer

05/16/2022

4/4

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.

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Charlotte Simmons

The Treatment (Substack)

07/23/2025

On the Count of Three has negative interest in being a morality play; a decision that arguably contributes the most to the film’s refreshing, compassionately transgressive attitude on suicide.

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

07/15/2024

4/5

Jerrod Carmichael has found his niche in On the Count of Three. He takes this script with confidence and quite frankly, directs the hell out of it.

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

05/23/2024

On the Count of Three has a number of interesting ideas at play. While the film doesn’t always work, the performances of Carmichael and Abbott are enough to see it through to the end.

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Cynthia

05/16/2022

Good movie, kind of heavy

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Peter

05/15/2022

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

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Monique

05/14/2022

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!

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Johnwil B

@Johnwil123 May 9

it's our decision and choices in life matters, we need to cherish all of the time that were given to us.

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Elliott L.

@GreenBeans Jan 30

It’s what you get. Heavy for sure. That black guy was crazy to pull out- even though he total brain washed that white kid who was in a hospital. I woulda done the same if i were the black guy go, i called the ending. Weird, don’t kill yourself kids

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The H

@RT75285738 02/19/2025

Interesting movie concept, entertaining to watch, would recommend if you want something different.

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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
Producer: Jerrod Carmichael, Adam Paulsen, David Carrico, Tom Werner, Jake Densen, Ari Katcher, James Price
Screenwriter: Ari Katcher, Ryan Welch
Distributor: United Artists Releasing
Production Co: Werner Entertainment, Morningside Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures
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
Runtime: 1h 26m