Under the Skin (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Under the Skin is a drama film directed by Carine Adler, running about 82 minutes. “Your body betrays your soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Although married and pregnant Rose has always been Mother's favorite, it is younger sister Iris whose life is shaken up by Mother's death. Suffocating, Iris spirals out of control and copes by losing herself in sexual oblivion. She leaves her steady, Gary, for a steady stream of one night stands in the arms of mysterious strangers, alienating Gary, Rose, her friends, and her employers in the process. Will this go on until she loses everything that is meaningful to her?
Who’s in it. Under the Skin stars Samantha Morton as Iris Kelly, Claire Rushbrook as Rose Kelly, Rita Tushingham as Mum and Christine Tremarco as Vron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Under the Skin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Skin (1997)?
- In US, Under the Skin is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Skin worth watching?
- Under the Skin holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Skin?
- Under the Skin stars Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, Rita Tushingham, Christine Tremarco and Stuart Townsend.
- When was Under the Skin released?
- Under the Skin was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.