| Director: | Rusty Cundieff |
| Music: | Nathan Furst |
| Cinematography: | Andrew Strahorn |
| Editing: | John Quinn |
| Distributor: | The Avenue |
| Runtime: | 99 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | $7.7 million[1] |
57 Seconds is a 2023 American science fiction thriller film directed by Rusty Cundieff, written by Cundieff and Macon Blair, and starring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman. It is based on the short story "Fallen Angel" by E.C. Tubb.[2]
57 Seconds follows Franklin Fox (Josh Hutcherson), a tech blogger with a deep interest in the potential of AI for healthcare. His life takes a dramatic turn when, during an interview with visionary CEO Anton Burrell (Morgan Freeman), he inadvertently thwarts an attack, after which he discovers a mysterious ring belonging to Burrell that allows him to travel 57 seconds back in time. Determined to use this power to address past wrongs, particularly against a pharmaceutical company responsible for a personal tragedy, Franklin embarks on a risky journey that tests his morals and ambitions. Alongside, he navigates complex relationships, notably with Jala (Lovie Simone), using his new ability to influence and manipulate various outcomes. As Franklin delves deeper into the corporate world, he must decide how far he is willing to go to use his power for what he believes is right.
Filming began in April 2022, in Lafayette, Louisiana.[3] [4]
The Acadiana Advocate reported that Freeman was "writing parts of the script", and had been seen in Lafayette in March 2022, scouting locations for the film.[5]
The film was released in theaters and on digital by The Avenue on September 29, 2023.[6]