Skin Deep

1989·Movie
1h 37min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Skin Deep fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

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.
AlcoholismWriter's BlockRelationship IssuesExistential CrisisCynical HumorSelf-Destructive BehaviorLate 80s Aesthetics

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Skin Deep

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skin Deep rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, 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?

Critics56
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Skin Deep much the same way.

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?

8ATAUCADEINNLUSNZ

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.

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