Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- harrowing
- serious
- empathetic
- social issue discussion
- serious movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the true story and Jamie Bell's committed performance compelling, while noting that the drama does not explore its subject as deeply as it might.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bryon undergoes painful procedures to remove the tattoos that visibly mark his former white supremacist identity.
Bryon's relationship with Julie and her daughters challenges his racist identity and forces him to pursue a new life.
Bryon's love for Julie and attachment to her daughters support his attempt to escape the white supremacist milieu.
The story contrasts Bryon's gang leadership and abusive ideology with the family life he hopes to join.
Films like Skin, and why
American History X
shared biographical drama treatment of extremist beliefs, moral transformation, and committed central performance
This Is England
shared themes of racism, accountability, redemption, and painful confrontation with extremist ideology
The Believer
shared true-story drama about leaving organized hate through intimate relationships and personal courage
Movie Details
- Director
- Guy Nattiv
- Release Date
- 2019-07-26
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (489)
Cast
- Jamie Bell
- Danielle Macdonald
- Vera Farmiga
- Bill Camp
- Louisa Krause
- Zoe Colletti
- Kylie Rogers
- Colbi Gannett
- Mike Colter
- Mary Stuart Masterson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Skin about?
- A former white supremacist confronts the physical and moral scars of his hatred while fighting for a life beyond the skinhead movement.
- What is Skin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Skin as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Skin violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Skin as moderate.
- What did critics think of Skin?
- Critics broadly found the true story and Jamie Bell's committed performance compelling, while noting that the drama does not explore its subject as deeply as it might.
- Which films are like Skin?
- Films with a similar feel include American History X, This Is England, and The Believer.
- How long is Skin?
- Skin runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Skin?
- In United States, Skin streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
