Secret Society of Second-Born Royals
Seen it?2020 | 97 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A rebellious teenage princess discovers she has superhuman abilities and joins a secret society of extraordinary second-born royals tasked with protecting the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 3 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anna Mastro
- Peyton Elizabeth LeePrincess Sam
- Ashley LiaoPrincess Eleanor
- Isabella Blake-ThomasPrincess January
- Olivia DeeblePrincess Roxana
- Niles FitchPrince Tuma
- Faly RakotohavanaPrince Matteo
- Élodie YungQueen Catherine
- Skylar AstinProfessor James Morrow
- Noah LomaxMike
- Greg BrykInmate 34