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Escape from the 21st Century

6.820241h 38mMovieScience FictionComedyAction

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.

DirectorLi Yang
WriterLi Yang
ProducersWang Hongwei·An Xiaofen

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Cast · Directed by Li Yang

ZRZhang Ruoyun
Zhang Ruoyun
Wang Zha
ZCZhong Chuxi
Zhong Chuxi
Liu Lianzhi
SYSong Yang
Song Yang
Wang Chengyong
WXWu Xiaoliang
Wu Xiaoliang
Han Guang
ZYZhu Yanmanzi
Zhu Yanmanzi
Yang Yi
LLLeon Lee
Leon Lee
Bubble / Paopao
WZWen Zhengrong
Wen Zhengrong
San
SLShi Liang
Shi Liang
Wang Chengyong's Father
CYChen Yichen
Chen Yichen
Young Wang Zha
LZLi Zhuozhao
Li Zhuozhao
Young Wang Chengyong
KQKang Qixuan
Kang Qixuan
Young Bubble / Paopao
MFMa Fanding
Ma Fanding
Yang Yi

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Escape from the 21st Century — streaming FAQ

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Escape from the 21st Century isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Escape from the 21st Century on Netflix?

No, Escape from the 21st Century is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Escape from the 21st Century on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Escape from the 21st Century isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Escape from the 21st Century for free?

Escape from the 21st Century isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.