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Escape from the 21st Century poster

Quick Info

Rating

6.8/10

Release2024

Runtime1h 38m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$15,848,000

Production

Beijing Enlight Pictures

Desen International Media

Huanxi Media Group

Movie

Escape from the 21st Century

2024

1h 38m

6.8

Science Fiction

Comedy

Action

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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