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Uglies Review: Joey King stars in Netflix’s dystopian teen drama
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Director McG adapts the popular YA novel into a by-the-numbers science-fiction flick.
Uglies
- Theatrical - Wide 2024-09-12
- Cast Joey King Chase Stokes Laverne Cox Jillian Murray
- Directed by McG
- Directed by Jacob Forman Vanessa Taylor
- Directed by Jacob Forman Vanessa Taylor
Running Time:
100 minutes
Language:
English
Production Company:
Davis Entertainment, Anonymous Content, Industry Entertainment Partners, Wonderland Sound and Vision
Genres:
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Synopsis
In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.
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