Robe of Gems (2023): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2023, Robe of Gems is a drama film directed by Natalia López, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. Isabel and her family take possession of her mother’s villa in rural Mexico where they reconnect with their long-time domestic worker Maria. But things have never been the same since Isabel’s mother left. Once so well looked after, the house is now bare and neglected. Isabel and her husband are growing apart, and their children are increasingly worried about them. Maria’s sister’s disappearance has left her family in distress and forced her to engage in criminal activities with Adan, the son of a local policeman. Isabel decides to go on a dangerous quest, neglecting her own children, as well as her housekeeper’s warning that she does not understand how things work in Mexico’s poorer regions.

Who’s in it. Robe of Gems stars Aida Roa, Antonia Olivares, Nailea Norvind as Isabel and Francisco Berdiales, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Robe of Gems has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robe of Gems page.

If you liked it. Fans of Robe of Gems tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.