Skin
Seen it?2019 | 110 min | Drama, Crime, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 crime-drama fans and romantics.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 385K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Guy Nattiv
- Jamie BellBryon Widner
- Danielle MacdonaldJulie Price
- Vera FarmigaShareen
- Bill CampFred 'Hammer' Krager
- Louisa KrauseApril
- Zoe CollettiDesiree
- Kylie RogersSierra
- Colbi GannettIggy
- Mike ColterDaryle Jenkins
- Mary Stuart MastersonAgent Jackie Marks