Escape from the 21st Century
从21世纪安全撤离
Synopsis
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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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-20
Top Cast
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Zhang Ruoyun
Wang Zha
Zhong Chuxi
Liu Lianzhi
Song Yang
Wang Chengyong
Wu Xiaoliang
Han Guang
Zhu Yanmanzi
Yang Yi
Leon Lee
Bubble / Paopao
Wen Zhengrong
San
Shi Liang
Wang Chengyong's Father
Chen Yichen
Young Wang Zha
Li Zhuozhao
Young Wang Chengyong
Kang Qixuan
Young Bubble / Paopao
Ma Fanding
Yang Yi
Liu Yongqi
Zhao Changjang
Mukhtar Tleugazyuly
Elder Uncle
Li Wenzhong
Patient
Suli Zhang
Mrs. Busy
Liu Tianwei
McDonald's Staff
Lin Linxi
Child Psychologist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 14, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.92x
+$13.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Yang
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Yang
- Original Score
- Hu Xiao'ou
- Original Title
- 从21世纪安全撤离
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.8M
- Production Studios
- Beijing Enlight Pictures, Desen International Media, Huanxi Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Yang
Li Yang
Hu Xiao'ou
Saba Mazloum
Huang Shang
Wang Hongwei, An Xiaofen, Hu Lizhou
Department Leadership Roster
Li Yang
Director
Li Yang
Writer
Hu Xiao'ou
Original Music Composer
Saba Mazloum
Director of Photography
An Xiaofen
Producer
Hu Lizhou
Producer
Huang Shang
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from the 21st Century
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What is Escape from the 21st Century 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.
Who directed Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century was directed by Li Yang.
Who stars in Escape from the 21st Century?
The principal cast of Escape from the 21st Century includes Zhang Ruoyun, Zhong Chuxi, Song Yang, Wu Xiaoliang, Zhu Yanmanzi.
When was Escape from the 21st Century released and how long is it?
Escape from the 21st Century was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $15.8M at the worldwide box office (7.92 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Escape from the 21st Century?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from the 21st Century was composed by Hu Xiao'ou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).