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Escape from the 21st Century

2024Movie1 h 38 min

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A wondrous, fast-paced sci-fi movie about the future and technology.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Three friends discover that they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hope, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the world.

Feels like

  • Time Travel Comedy
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Friends Saving the World
  • Futuristic Exploration
  • Wacky & Inventive
  • Consequence of Actions
  • Hopeful Dystopian
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Li Yang
Written by
Li Yang
Produced by
An Xiaofen, Hu Lizhou
Music by
Hu Xiao'ou

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 18, 2024 · 1 h 38 min · Science Fiction, Comedy, Action

Released
July 18, 2024
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Comedy, Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Escape from the 21st Century?"

Questions about Escape from the 21st Century

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Where can I stream Escape from the 21st Century?

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaFandorScreamboxFawesomeMidnight Pulp

In the United States, Escape from the 21st Century streams on Prime, Philo, Fandor, Screambox, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Amasian TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Escape from the 21st Century worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Escape from the 21st Century okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Escape from the 21st Century make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Was Escape from the 21st Century a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$16 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

Is Escape from the 21st Century in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.