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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies

2020·Movie
2h 11min·NR
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic645.7Rotten Tomatoes85%73%
IMDb6.7Metacritic645.7Rotten Tomatoes85%73%

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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Film HistoryNudity in CinemaSocial CommentaryDocumentaryGender EqualityMorality in FilmPolitical HistoryErotic History

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Wolf
Written by:
Paul Fishbein, Danny Wolf
Produced by:
Mr. Skin, Paul Fishbein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies legally?

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Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?

2 h 11 min

Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?

Critics75
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies higher (75) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?

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