A Writer's Odyssey (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2021, A Writer's Odyssey is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Lu Yang, running about 130 minutes. “Rewrite the reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kongwen Lu is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.
Who’s in it. A Writer's Odyssey stars Lei Jiayin as Guan Ning, Yang Mi as Tu Ling, Dong Zijian as Lu Kongwen / Kongwen and Wang Shengdi as Tangerine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Writer's Odyssey has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $150.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on iQIYI and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Writer's Odyssey page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Writer's Odyssey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Writer's Odyssey (2021)?
- In US, A Writer's Odyssey is available to stream on iQIYI and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Writer's Odyssey worth watching?
- A Writer's Odyssey holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Writer's Odyssey?
- A Writer's Odyssey stars Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian, Wang Shengdi and Yu Hewei.
- When was A Writer's Odyssey released?
- A Writer's Odyssey was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.