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The Skin I Live In

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 2011 ·

Short answer

Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?

Yes. The Skin I Live In (2011) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (80%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (71%). See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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80% Editorial Rating
71% Audience snapshot · excluded
70 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 0m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA15+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · R21 (Singapore)
Cast
Antonio Banderas , Elena Anaya , Jan Cornet
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish

Also known as La piel que habito Die Haut, in der ich wohne A Pele Que Habito 私が、生きる肌 내가 사는 피부 吾栖之肤 切膚慾謀 İçinde Yaşadığım Deri

🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Actor, Goya Awards 2012

Where to watch

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (71%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?

    Yes — The Skin I Live In earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Almodóvar's Hitchcockian horror-thriller is cold, elegant, and deeply unsettling.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (80%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (71%).

    What is The Skin I Live In about?

    A plastic surgeon obsessed with synthetic skin holds a woman captive in his mansion, unraveling a tale of revenge disguised as science.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Skin I Live In

    The Skin I Live In (2011) Review: Almodóvar at His Coldest

    The Skin I Live In is Pedro Almodóvar's icy, elegant thriller about a surgeon and the woman he keeps captive, a disturbing puzzle that is best seen knowing little.

    Yes. It is a bold, unsettling and beautifully made thriller for adults with strong stomachs; go in knowing as little as possible about the plot.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Skin I Live In: frequently asked questions

    Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?

    Yes. The Skin I Live In (2011) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Skin I Live In?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Skin I Live In?

    The Skin I Live In runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

    What is The Skin I Live In rated?

    The Skin I Live In is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA15+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and R21 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Skin I Live In?

    The Skin I Live In is directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Jan Cornet.

    What is the Metascore for The Skin I Live In?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Skin I Live In is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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