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Skin Deep

1989·Movie
1h 37min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The comedy that glows in the dark.

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
Late 80s ComedyAlcoholismWomanizerLos AngelesWriter's BlockRomantic EntanglementsSelf-Destructive BehaviorTherapyRedemption Arc

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Skin Deep legally?

Skin Deep is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Skin Deep worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skin Deep rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Skin Deep?

1 h 37 min

Skin Deep runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Skin Deep?

Critics40
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Skin Deep higher (59) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Skin Deep a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$45 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.

What language is Skin Deep in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Skin Deep?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Skin Deep in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Skin Deep use?

IronyAmazonian BeautyAuthor AvatarAnswer CutGood Adultery, Bad AdulteryClark Kent OutfitNaked People Trapped OutsideGreen-Eyed MonsterLoveable Sex ManiacWriter's BlockThe Farmer and the ViperThere Is a God!and 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Skin Deep, including Irony, Amazonian Beauty, Author Avatar.