Under the Skin
Seen it?2014 | 108 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A seductive stranger prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 662K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Glazer
- Scarlett Johansson
- Jeremy McWilliams
- Lynsey Taylor Mackay
- Dougie McConnell
- Kevin McAlinden
- D. Meade
- Andrew Gorman
- Joe Szula
- Kryštof Hádek
- Roy Armstrong