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The Man Who Sold His Skin

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2021 | 104 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

To be able to travel to Europe and find the love of his life, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the most sulfurous contemporary artist; becoming that way a precious work of art.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania

  • Yahya MahayniSam Ali
  • Dea LianeAbeer
  • Koen De BouwJeffrey Godefroi
  • Monica BellucciSoraya Waldy
  • Saad LostanZiad
  • Darina Al JoundiSam’s mother
  • Jan DahdouhHazem
  • Christian VadimWilliam
  • Marc de PandaMarc Sheen
  • Najoua ZouhairSam’s sister