How to watch the movie “Uglies”

Almost 20 years after “Uglies” was first published as a book – and the rights to it were bought the following year – the film adaptation has finally made it to the screen.

The McG-directed film is another collaboration between Joey King and Netflix, with the actress both starring in and executive producing the film. She's joined by Outer Banks star Chase Stokes, Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox and more in the dystopian YA adaptation (no, you haven't traveled back to the 2010s, this really happens).

Here you can find out everything you need to know about the film.

What is the release date?

“Uglies” will be released on Friday, September 13th.

Will it be streamed or shown in cinemas?

Uglies is streaming exclusively on Netflix, so you don’t have to leave the house to watch the film.

What is “Uglies” about?

“Uglies” is set in a society where every resident undergoes a mandatory operation at the age of 16 – although this is presented to the public as something they receive do, not have to do – become perfect in every way: appearance, personality, skills, etc.

They become what are known as “Pretties” and move to the city where all the Pretties live and party all the time. Until the age of 16, they are known as “Uglies” and live in a complex across the street from the Pretties, separated by a bridge.

Joey King plays Tally Youngblood, a girl who wants nothing more than to become pretty, until she learns that the surgery and everything that comes with it might not be as great as everyone says.

Is it based on a book?

Yes, this is an adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's 2005 book of the same name, the first part of a trilogy. Will the next two books be adapted as sequels? That remains to be seen.

Watch the trailer