Article 20 (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Article 20 is a 2024 comedy drama directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Lei Jiayin as Han Ming, Gao Ye and Ma Li. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $306.9 million worldwide. It holds 68% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Beijing Enlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Article 20 About?
The premise of Article 20 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tells the story of prosecutor Han Ming who is involved in a difficult case where the intentional injury of people is turned into a legitimate defense.
Article 20 Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- chinese drama
Article 20 Cast & Characters
Lei Jiayin leads the cast as Han Ming, with Gao Ye as Lu Lingling and Ma Li as Li Maojuan. Directed by Zhang Yimou; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Zhang Yimou
- Lei Jiayin as Han Ming
- Gao Ye as Lu Lingling
- Ma Li as Li Maojuan
- Yang Haoyu as Zhang Guisheng
Also Starring in Article 20
· 40 more- Zhao Liying Hao Xiuping
- Liu Yaowen Han Yuchen
- Zhang Yi Director Zhan
- Fan Wei Liu Bingren
- Zhang Lei Lao Qin
- Qiao Shan Owner of the Commissary
- Pan Binlong Wang Yongqiang
- Li Xiaochuan Da Yong
- Alan Aruna Liu Wenjing
- Chen Minghao Li Maoquan
- Yu Hewei Wang Jian
- Li Naiwen Class Teacher
- Wang Xiao Deputy Inspector Tian
- Shi Pengyuan Zhang Ke
- Ding Yongdai Zhao Ting
- Jiang Shimeng Lady of the Commissary
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- Yang Yiwei Police at the Police Station
- Jiang Qiming Lawyer Chen
- Xu Yajun Secretary Cao
- Liu Yitie Xiao Wang
- Wang Naixun Bullied Student
- Song Jiateng
- Song Muzi Construction Site Security
- Fei Fan Nurse
- Wang Peilu Tang Xiong
- Chen Yongsheng
- Huang Yan
- Lin Boyang
- Quanbin Wang
- Yu Xiyue
- Xu Jingya Yaya
- Chen Xuanfei Juanjuan
- Xu Wenhe Massage Chair Salesman
- Jiang Pengyu Water Heater Salesman
- Zhang Yinan
- Li Deng Rui
- Yan Peng
- Li Yuxuan
- Shuai Ji
- Zhao Tieying
Article 20 Reviews & Ratings
Article 20 holds 68% on TMDB.
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TMDB 68% User score
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Article 20 Plot Summary
What happens in Article 20 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Since taking a temporary position at the city prosecutor’s office, Han Ming has been plagued with one headache after another. In both work and private life, he frequently talks to and travels with his colleague, Lu Lingling, a former college girlfriend, a closeness that leaves cases dragging on unresolved. His wife, Li Maojuan, perceives this as infidelity, adding strain to their relationship and pushing the family into delicate territory.
Full summary
The whole story of Article 20, scene by scene
Article 20 Box Office
Article 20 grossed $306.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$306.9M
- International
- $306.9M
Article 20 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Article 20.
How Well Do You Know Article 20?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which article of Chinese criminal law is invoked during the courtroom climax?
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Article 20 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Article 20, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Article 20?
Article 20 runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Article 20 released?
Article 20 was released on February 10, 2024.
Who directed Article 20?
Article 20 was directed by Zhang Yimou.
More films by Zhang Yimou Who is in the cast of Article 20?
Article 20 stars Lei Jiayin as Han Ming, Gao Ye as Lu Lingling and Ma Li as Li Maojuan, among 44 credited actors.
How much did Article 20 make at the box office?
Article 20 grossed $306.9 million worldwide.
How is Article 20 rated?
Article 20 has 68% on TMDB.
Does Article 20 have a post-credit scene?
No. Article 20 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Article 20 in?
The original language of Article 20 is Chinese.
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