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Untamed Royals

Untamed Royals

Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2024

A group of wealthy teenagers commit crimes that escalate from petty mischief to dangerous plots, causing chaotic consequences — but not for themselves.

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Untamed Royals

2024 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 39m

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6.2 / 10

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A group of wealthy teenagers commit crimes that escalate from petty mischief to dangerous plots, causing chaotic consequences — but not for themselves.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Humberto Hinojosa

Written by

Santiago Mohar Volkow

Juan Pablo Fuentes

Juan Pablo Fuentes

Xavier

Fernando Cattori

Fernando Cattori

Gerardo

Ximena Lamadrid

Ximena Lamadrid

Mariana

Renata Manterola

Renata Manterola

Renata

Alfonso Herrera

Alfonso Herrera

Rodrigo Majarrez

Caraly Sánchez

Caraly Sánchez

Paty

Ana Wills

Ana Wills

Pilar

Court is in session

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The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.