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57 Seconds

57 Seconds

Thriller · Science Fiction · Action · 2023

When a tech blogger lands an interview with a tech guru and stops an attack on him, he finds a mysterious ring that takes him back 57 seconds into the past.

Movie details

57 Seconds

“Rewind the past. Avenge the future.”

2023 Thriller · Science Fiction · Action 1h 39m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

When a tech blogger lands an interview with a tech guru and stops an attack on him, he finds a mysterious ring that takes him back 57 seconds into the past.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over 57 Seconds?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rusty Cundieff

Written by

Rusty Cundieff · Macon Blair

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Franklin Fox

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Anton Burrell

Lovie Simone

Lovie Simone

Jala

Greg Germann

Greg Germann

Sig Thorenson

Bevin Bru

Bevin Bru

Renee Renzler

Sammi Rotibi

Sammi Rotibi

Calvert

Mark Jacobson

Mark Jacobson

Andy

Court is in session

Put 57 Seconds on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.