Article 20
Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2024 ·
Article 20 (2024) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (71%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (75%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
- Celluloid Score 69% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
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 69% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Zhang Yimou’s legal comedy-drama — Zhao Liying in a sharp 2024 Chinese theatrical hit.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
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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