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Skin Deep

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1989 | 97 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz held it back. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or The Invite, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $45 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Blake Edwards

  • John RitterZach
  • Vincent GardeniaBarney
  • Alyson ReedAlex
  • Joel BrooksJake
  • Julianne PhillipsMolly
  • Chelsea FieldAmy
  • Peter DonatSparky
  • Don GordonCurt
  • Nina FochAlex's Mother
  • Denise CrosbyAngie