The Skeleton Key
“Fearing is believing.”
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
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Where is The Skeleton Key streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key is a 2005 English-language drama, horror and mystery film directed by Iain Softley. The cast is led by Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, Peter Sarsgaard. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Skeleton Key was produced by Universal Pictures, MFPV Film, and Double Feature Films and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on July 29, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $43 million, it went on to gross $94 million worldwide.
- Director
- Iain Softley
- Writers
- Ehren Kruger
- Release date
- July 29, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $43 million
- Box office
- $94 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, MFPV Film, Double Feature Films
The Skeleton Key cast & crew
The Skeleton Key was directed by Iain Softley and written by Ehren Kruger.
The cast features Kate Hudson as Caroline Ellis, Gena Rowlands as Violet Devereaux, Peter Sarsgaard as Luke Marshall, John Hurt as Ben Devereaux, Joy Bryant as Jill, and Marion Zinser as Bayou Woman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward Shearmur, cinematography is by Dan Mindel, and it was produced by Daniel Bobker and Iain Softley.
Is The Skeleton Key worth watching?
The Skeleton Key holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 2,304 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and mystery, The Skeleton Key is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Skeleton Key
Kate Hudson
Caroline Ellis
Gena Rowlands
Violet Devereaux
Peter Sarsgaard
Luke Marshall
John Hurt
Ben Devereaux
Joy Bryant
Jill
Marion Zinser
Bayou Woman
Maxine Barnett
Mama Cynthia
Fahnlohnee R. Harris
Hallie
Deneen Tyler
Desk Nurse
Ann Dalrymple
C.N.A.
Trula M. Marcus
Nurse Trula
Jen Apgar
Madeleine Thorpe
The Skeleton Key — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Skeleton Key in United States?
The Skeleton Key is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Skeleton Key in?
The Skeleton Key is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Skeleton Key?
The Skeleton Key runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Skeleton Key rated?
The Skeleton Key is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 2,304 ratings.
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