# Article 20 (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/article-20-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 75% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 141 min |

## Quick answer

Article 20 (2024) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Zhang Yimou’s legal comedy-drama — Zhao Liying in a sharp 2024 Chinese theatrical hit. Metascore 62/100. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Zhao Liying, Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Gao Ye, Liu Yaowen, Wang Xiao, Chen Minghao, Pan Binlong, Zhang Yi, Fan Wei

## Common questions

**Is Article 20 worth watching?**
Article 20 holds a 69% Celluloid Score. Zhang Yimou’s legal comedy-drama — Zhao Liying in a sharp 2024 Chinese theatrical hit.

**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.

**Who directed Article 20?**
Article 20 (2024) was directed by Zhang Yimou.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Article 20?**
69% — the average of five public sources: critics 71%, audience 75%, Metascore 62/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Article 20?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Article 20 page for current options.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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