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Escape from the 21st Century

2024·Movie
1h 38min
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
IMDb6.4

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some absurdist humor and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The future and technology

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Non-linear Narrative7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Time Travel ComedySci-Fi AdventureFriends Saving the WorldFuturistic ExplorationWacky & InventiveConsequence of ActionsHopeful DystopianNon-Linear NarrativeFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Li Yang, Tengfei Tang
Written by:
Li Yang
Produced by:
Wang Hongwei, An Xiaofen, Hu Lizhou
Composed by:
Hu Xiao'ou, Xiaozhu Long, Rocky Zhang

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Escape from the 21st Century legally?

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaFandorScreamboxFawesomeMidnight Pulp

Escape from the 21st Century is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Escape from the 21st Century worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Escape from the 21st Century?

1 h 38 min

Escape from the 21st Century runs 1 h 38 min.

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.

What language is Escape from the 21st Century in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Escape from the 21st Century?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Escape from the 21st Century in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.