The Skin I Live In
“The things the love of a madman can do...”
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Tubi TV, CTV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Beamafilm |
| Germany | Superfresh Amazon Channel, MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Netflix Standard with Ads | Filmin Plus |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In is a 2011 Spanish-language drama, horror and mystery film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The cast is led by Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 4600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Skin I Live In was produced by El Deseo and made in Spain. It was released on August 17, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Writers
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Release date
- August 17, 2011
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $34 million
- Production
- El Deseo
The Skin I Live In cast & crew
The Skin I Live In was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and written by Pedro Almodóvar.
The cast features Antonio Banderas as Dr. Robert Ledgard, Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz / Gal, Marisa Paredes as Marilia, Jan Cornet as Vicente, Roberto Álamo as Zeca, and Eduard Fernández as Fulgencio.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alberto Iglesias, cinematography is by José Luis Alcaine, and it was produced by Esther García and Agustín Almodóvar.
Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?
The Skin I Live In holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 4,648 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and mystery, The Skin I Live In is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Skin I Live In
Antonio Banderas
Dr. Robert Ledgard
Elena Anaya
Vera Cruz / Gal
Marisa Paredes
Marilia
Jan Cornet
Vicente
Roberto Álamo
Zeca
Eduard Fernández
Fulgencio
José Luis Gómez
President of the Institute of Biotechnology
Blanca Suárez
Norma Ledgard
Susi Sánchez
Vicente's mother
Bárbara Lennie
Cristina
Fernando Cayo
Surgeon
Chema Ruiz
Police officer
The Skin I Live In — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Skin I Live In in United States?
The Skin I Live In 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 Skin I Live In in?
The Skin I Live In is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Portuguese, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Skin I Live In?
The Skin I Live In runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Skin I Live In rated?
The Skin I Live In is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 4,648 ratings.
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