Skin
Seen it?2009 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Fabian
- Sophie OkonedoSandra Laing
- Sam NeillAbraham Laing
- Alice KrigeSannie Lang
- Tony KgorogePetrus Zwane
- Ella RamangwaneYoung Sandra
- Morné VisserDoctor Sparks
- Faniswa YisaNora Molefe
- Tongayi ChirisaTownship Priest
- Danny KeoghVan Tonder
- Jeremy CrutchleyTV Reporter