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Escape from the 21st Century

2024, Chinese. Directed by Li Yang.

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.

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Runtime
1h 38m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Chinese
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Escape from the 21st Century

Escape from the 21st Century is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
18 July 2024
Original title
从21世纪安全撤离
Country
China
Written by
Li Yang
Budget
$2M
Box office
$16M
time travelteen comedyhand to hand combatteen dramajealous friendgrandabsurdsurreal storytellingchildhood friend group

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Escape from the 21st Century: quick answers

Is Escape from the 21st Century worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Escape from the 21st Century?

Escape from the 21st Century runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).

Does Escape from the 21st Century have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Escape from the 21st Century. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Escape from the 21st Century parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Escape from the 21st Century yet.

Which OTT platform is Escape from the 21st Century on?

Escape from the 21st Century is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Escape from the 21st Century?

If you liked Escape from the 21st Century, try The Meteor Man, Secret Headquarters, Futurama: Bender's Game.

Who directed Escape from the 21st Century?

Escape from the 21st Century (2024) was directed by Li Yang and stars Zhang Ruoyun, Zhong Chuxi, Song Yang.

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