Cleanskin

2012·Movie
1h 48min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes53%65%

Where to watch

PhiloHooplaStarzFawesomeTubi TV

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Cleanskin fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Fight Fire With Fire

While working undercover as a bodyguard to arms dealer Harry, former-soldier-turned-secret-service-agent Ewan survives a bloody shootout with a member of an Islamic terrorist cell who steals Harry's briefcase full of Semtex explosives and escapes. Ewan's spymasters task Ewan with hunting down the cell members and retrieving the briefcase.
Gritty Espionage ThrillerUndercover OperationIslamic TerrorismMoral AmbiguityIntense ActionPolitical IntrigueBleak RealismSuspenseful Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Hadi Hajaig, Emily Perowne, Rebecca Sheridan
Written by:
Hadi Hajaig
Produced by:
Hadi Hajaig, Elaine Grainger, Ben O'Farrell
Composed by:
George Pinnock, André Jacquemin, Don 'Chudi' Nelson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cleanskin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cleanskin legally?

PhiloHooplaStarzFawesomeTubi TV

Cleanskin is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cleanskin worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 53%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cleanskin rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Cleanskin?

1 h 48 min

Cleanskin runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cleanskin?

Critics53
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Cleanskin higher (64) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Cleanskin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Cleanskin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cleanskin in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cleanskin use?

Eye ScreamRoom DisserviceReusable Lighter TossOne-Word TitleRescue Equipment AttackStart of DarknessSuicide AttackImpaled PalmCar CushionNever SuicideSignature Item ClueTae Kwon Doorand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Cleanskin, including Eye Scream, Room Disservice, Reusable Lighter Toss.

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