Skins

2002·Movie
1h 24min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Violence6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Other American Heroes

An inspirational tale about the relationship between two Sioux Indian brothers living on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation.
Native American LifeBrotherhood & ConflictReservation StrugglesCrime & RedemptionContemporary DramaSocial IssuesFamily DynamicsPoignant Storytelling

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Skins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skins legally?

Skins 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Skins worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skins rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Skins?

1 h 24 min

Skins runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Skins?

Critics58
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Skins higher (78) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Skins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Skins?

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

What tropes does Skins use?

The AlcoholicGeneration XeroxNice GuyRipped from the HeadlinesNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Anti-HeroCool Old GuyStocking MaskWell-Intentioned ExtremistHe Who Fights MonstersNeglected Rez

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Skins, including The Alcoholic, Generation Xerox, Nice Guy.

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