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American Skin

2019Movie1 h 30 min

CrimeDrama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic248.2Rotten Tomatoes35%95%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic248.2Rotten Tomatoes35%95%

Summary

A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Nate Parker
Written by
Nate Parker
Produced by
Nate Parker, Tarak Ben Ammar, Lukas Behnken
Music by
Henry Jackman

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Facts

September 1, 2019 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 1, 2019
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream American Skin?"

Questions about American Skin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Skin?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFawesomeALLBLKALLBLK Amazon channel

In the United States, American Skin streams on Prime, Philo, ALLBLK, and ALLBLK Amazon channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is American Skin worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (30).

Will I feel good after watching American Skin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is American Skin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.