Escape from the 21st Century

1h 38m · 2024 · Directed by Li Yang · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

Escape from the 21st Century (2024) runs 1h 38m, directed by Li Yang. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Action

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)