IMDb 7.3 2021 HD

Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord

Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord

2021
Crime Documentary
96 min TV-MA Germany
7.514 / 10
7.3 IMDB

Max S. reveals how he built a drug empire from his childhood bedroom in this story that inspired the series "How to Sell Drugs Online."

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Eva Müller / Michael Schmitt
Starring
Maximilian Schmidt

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The allure of 'Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord' lies in its direct access to Maximilian Schmidt, the architect of a significant online drug network. His candid narration provides an inside look at the logistical and strategic elements of…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This documentary is a masterclass in presenting a shocking true story with compelling clarity. 'Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord' allows Maximilian Schmidt to be the architect of his own narrative, detailing the astonishing scale of his online drug…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord' presents a curious case study in modern criminality. Maximilian Schmidt's first-person account of orchestrating a drug business from his home is certainly attention-grabbing. The documentary’s straightforward approach, allowing Schmidt to detail his methods,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A starkly effective exposé, 'Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord' is more than just the factual bedrock for a popular series; it’s a potent study in entrepreneurial spirit twisted towards illegality. Maximilian Schmidt’s direct involvement as narrator lends an…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This documentary offers a disquieting look at youthful ambition gone awry, charting the rise of Maximilian Schmidt's online drug empire. Schmidt himself narrates, his detached recounting of building a vast operation from his bedroom both fascinating and chilling.…

FAQs

Given its subject matter, which involves drug dealing and criminal activity, 'Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord' is likely not suitable for younger or more sensitive audiences. The documentary presents a frank portrayal of illegal operations and the mindset of someone involved in them. While it focuses on the mechanics and the individual's perspective rather than explicit depictions, the themes are mature and deal with serious criminal behaviour, warranting viewer discretion.