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Donkey Skin

1970Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic706.8Rotten Tomatoes89%77%

An awe-inspiring, wholesome fantasy movie about fantasy and history, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

The skin of an animal hid her captivating beauty that only a prince could discover!

A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.

Feels like

  • Classic French Fairy Tale
  • Musical Fantasy
  • Charming & Whimsical
  • Visually Inventive
  • Nostalgic Childhood Story
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Timeless & Endearing
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Magical Realism

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Demy
Written by
Jacques Demy, Charles Perrault
Produced by
Mag Bodard
Music by
Michel Legrand

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 1970 · 1 h 30 min · Fantasy, Comedy, Music, Romance

Released
December 16, 1970
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$13 million
Available in
114 countries

Tropes

Counterpoint Duet, Wicked Stepmother, Stealth Hi/Bye +9

  • Counterpoint Duet
  • Wicked Stepmother
  • Stealth Hi/Bye
  • Love at First Sight
  • Psychosexual Horror
  • World's Most Beautiful Woman
  • King Incognito
  • And Now You Must Marry Me
  • Love Before First Sight
  • Princess Classic
  • The Ingenue
  • Bowdlerise

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Donkey Skin?"

Questions about Donkey Skin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Donkey Skin?

Criterion

In the United States, Donkey Skin streams on Criterion. It also streams in 109 other countries.

Is Donkey Skin worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Donkey Skin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Donkey Skin make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Donkey Skin good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Donkey Skin in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Donkey Skin use?

Counterpoint DuetWicked StepmotherStealth Hi/ByeLove at First SightPsychosexual HorrorWorld's Most Beautiful WomanKing IncognitoAnd Now You Must Marry MeLove Before First SightPrincess ClassicThe IngenueBowdleriseand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Counterpoint Duet, Wicked Stepmother, and Stealth Hi/Bye.