See You Yesterday

Two teenage prodigies, Claudette CJ Walker and Sebastian J Thomas, are bright but under pressure to prove themselves in a city that barely notices genius. They tinker with a secret time travel project, turning code and classroom physics into something almost tangible. When a police shooting claims a life close to them, they become determined to rewind the event. The gadget launches them on risky detours into moments from the past, each trip forcing them to weigh loyalty against responsibility and the danger of unintended consequences. As memory and reality begin to blur, they must decide whether changing one moment can heal a wound or simply spawn new ones. The film moves with energy and moral urgency throughout.

Released in 2019, the film is directed by Stefon Bristol and originated from an original concept by Fredrica Bailey. It blends science fiction with urgent social drama, anchored by the chemistry of its two young leads as they chase truth, with a sharp sense of urban atmosphere.

Because it premiered on Netflix, See You Yesterday does not have a traditional box office tally. There are no widely reported worldwide grosses, and the film's reach is measured by streaming viewership and cultural conversations rather than a financial figure.

Critics saw See You Yesterday as a bold mix of teen drama with speculative tech and social critique. Some reviews noted its kinetic direction and lean runtime while others discussed its imperfect, earnest balance of action and message. The performances by Eden Duncan-Smith and Danté Crichlow lend emotional weight to a story about grief, justice, and the heavy responsibilities that come with power over time.

From its Netflix release, the film joined a growing conversation about Black led science fiction on screen. It highlights young Black protagonists using intellect to affect change and has prompted discussions on representation, accessibility of technology, and how cinema can map real world struggles into speculative imagination. It has also inspired conversations about how tech and education can empower marginalized communities.