The Realm

Manuel is a prominent Spanish politician who maintains a luxurious lifestyle funded by illegal activities and public money. When a corruption scandal becomes public, his party attempts to distance itself by making him the sole scapegoat for the crimes. Refusing to accept this betrayal, Manuel engages in a desperate struggle to maintain his power and avoid prison, even if it means endangering others or exposing his former associates.

This drama and thriller was directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, following his 2016 film May God Save Us. It was a joint production between Spain and France, involving companies such as Atresmedia and Movistar+. The film stars Antonio de la Torre in the lead role, alongside Josep Maria Pou, Mónica López, Bárbara Lennie, Nacho Fresneda, and Ana Wagener.

Produced with a budget of 5 million USD, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received consistent reception from viewers and professionals, holding a 7.1 rating on IMDb from 10,000 votes and a 7.1 on TMDB from 485 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher score of 7.4 based on 25 reviews.