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The Skin I Live In

2011Movie2 h 0 minR

DramaHorror
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic707.9Rotten Tomatoes81%84%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic707.9Rotten Tomatoes81%84%

Summary

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar, Thierry Jonquet
Produced by
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Music by
Alberto Iglesias

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Facts

August 17, 2011 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
August 17, 2011
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
Spain
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Despair Event Horizon, Handsome Lech, Shout-Out +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Skin I Live In?"

Questions about The Skin I Live In

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Skin I Live In?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Skin I Live In is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 70).

Will The Skin I Live In scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Skin I Live In?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is The Skin I Live In in English?

SpanishPortuguese

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Portuguese.

What tropes does The Skin I Live In use?

Despair Event HorizonHandsome LechShout-OutHoist by His Own PetardThe SociopathDeterminatorForced to WatchDriven to MadnessInstant SedationFalling into His ArmsI LiedTrauma-Induced Amnesiaand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Despair Event Horizon, Handsome Lech, and Shout-Out.