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Article 20

Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2024 ·

Answer Summary: Is Article 20 worth watching?

Article 20 (2024) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Article 20?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

71% Editorial Rating
75% Audience snapshot · excluded
62 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
6.9 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 21m
Cast
Zhao Liying , Lei Jiayin , Ma Li , Gao Ye , Liu Yaowen , Wang Xiao , Chen Minghao , Pan Binlong , Zhang Yi , Fan Wei
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (71/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (75%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Article 20 worth watching?

Yes — Article 20 earns a 68% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Zhang Yimou’s legal comedy-drama — Zhao Liying in a sharp 2024 Chinese theatrical hit.

Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Article 20 about?

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.

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