Seconds (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1966, Seconds is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 107 minutes. “Who are SECONDS? The answer is almost too terrifying for words!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unhappy middle-aged banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give him a completely new look and identity – one that comes with its own price.
Who’s in it. Seconds stars Rock Hudson as Antiochus 'Tony' Wilson, Salome Jens as Nora Marcus, John Randolph as Arthur Hamilton and Will Geer as Old Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Seconds has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seconds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seconds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seconds (1966)?
- In US, Seconds is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seconds worth watching?
- Seconds holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seconds?
- Seconds stars Rock Hudson, Salome Jens, John Randolph, Will Geer and Jeff Corey.
- When was Seconds released?
- Seconds was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.