Escape from the 21st Century (2025): Cast
Escape from the 21st Century is a 2025 action drama directed by Yang Li, starring Leon Lee as Paopao, Elane Zhong and Ruoyun Zhang. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and was made on a reported $2 million budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Yang Li
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Beijing Enlight Pictures
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Escape from the 21st Century About?
The premise of Escape from the 21st Century without spoilers.
Three friends unexpectedly gain the ability to travel 20 years into the past and future with a simple sneeze. Initially seeking a glimpse of what’s to come, they find the future is far from ideal. Now, they must confront a significant responsibility: preventing a looming crisis and saving the world from a troubling fate.
Escape from the 21st Century Cast & Characters
Leon Lee leads the cast as Paopao, with Elane Zhong as Liu Lianzhi and Ruoyun Zhang as Wang Zha. Directed by Yang Li; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yang Li
- Leon Lee as Paopao
- Elane Zhong as Liu Lianzhi
- Ruoyun Zhang as Wang Zha
- Yang Song as Wang Chengyong
Also Starring in Escape from the 21st Century
· 9 more- Xiaoliang Wu Han Guang
- Yanmanzi Zhu Yang Yi
- Zhengrong Wen Boss
- Liang Shi Wang Chengyong's father
- Yichen Chen young Wang Zha
- Zhuozhao Li young Wang Chengyong
- Qixuan Kang young Paopao
- Fanding Ma young Yang Yi
- Marina Malaia Han Guang's girlfriend
More from Yang Li
More films directed by Yang Li, best-rated first: Blind Shaft and Blind Mountain.
Escape from the 21st Century Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer [Subtitled]
- Clip Time Travel
- Clip Van Chase
- Clip Training Day
Escape from the 21st Century Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Cong 21 shiji anquan cheli” and “Escapando del siglo XXI”.
- Also known as
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- Cong 21 shiji anquan cheli
- Escapando del siglo XXI
- Evacuate from the 21st Century
- Sơ tán an toàn khỏi Thế kỷ 21
- 從21世紀安全撤離
- Pabėgimas iš 21-ojo amžiaus
- 21세기로부터의 탈출
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Escape from the 21st Century FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Escape from the 21st Century, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Escape from the 21st Century released?
Escape from the 21st Century was released on June 27, 2025.
Who directed Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century was directed by Yang Li.
More films by Yang Li Who is in the cast of Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century stars Leon Lee as Paopao, Elane Zhong as Liu Lianzhi and Ruoyun Zhang as Wang Zha, among 13 credited actors.
What was the budget of Escape from the 21st Century?
Escape from the 21st Century had a reported budget of $2 million.
Does Escape from the 21st Century have a post-credit scene?
No. Escape from the 21st Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Escape from the 21st Century in?
The original language of Escape from the 21st Century is Chinese.
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