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Skin Trade

2014·Movie
1h 36min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic395.2Rotten Tomatoes31%31%
IMDb5.6Metacritic395.2Rotten Tomatoes31%31%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Two Cops. One Mission. No Mercy.

After his family is killed by a Serbian gangster with international interests. NYC detective Nick goes to S.E. Asia and teams up with a Thai detective to get revenge and destroy the syndicates human trafficking network.
Action ThrillerHuman TraffickingInternational CrimeRevenge StoryCross-Cultural Team-UpViolent ConfrontationsPolitical CorruptionGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Ekachai Uekrongtham, Linda Strathdee
Written by:
Dolph Lundgren, Dolph Lundgren, John Hyams
Produced by:
Dolph Lundgren, Anne McCarthy, Maureen Webb
Composed by:
Valerie Biggin, Bill Mellow, Jacob Groth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Skin Trade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skin Trade legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexMagnolia Selects

Skin Trade is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Skin Trade worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skin Trade rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Skin Trade?

1 h 36 min

Skin Trade runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Skin Trade?

Critics35
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Skin Trade higher (46) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Skin Trade in?

EnglishThai

It was made in English, with some Thai. Produced in Canada, Thailand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Skin Trade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Skin Trade in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Skin Trade use?

Dissonant SerenityThe MoleMighty GlacierAnd the Adventure ContinuesCycle of RevengeVillain Opening SceneFormer Regime PersonnelAbusive ParentsLightning BruiserRoaring Rampage of RevengeBlackmailHuman Traffickersand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Skin Trade, including Dissonant Serenity, The Mole, Mighty Glacier.