Skinning (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.1

Skinning poster

Released in 2010, Skinning is an action, drama and crime film directed by Stevan Filipović, running about 97 minutes. “Life is sometimes rude game: one mistake can buy you ticket to hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Novica is a mathematics champion in a Belgrade high school. In an attempt to overcome the ‘geek’ status at school, Novica becomes attracted to the world of skinheads by his school friend Relja. Novica is exposed to violence, hooliganism and racism; embracing the ideology and climbing up the ladder in the gang hierarchy.

Who’s in it. Skinning stars Nikola Rakočević as Novica, Viktor Savić as Relja, Natasa Tapuskovic as Inspektorka Lidija and Nikola Kojo as Inspektor Milutin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Skinning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $288.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skinning page.

If you liked it. Fans of Skinning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Skinning (2010)?
In GB, Skinning is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Skinning worth watching?
Skinning holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Skinning?
Skinning stars Nikola Rakočević, Viktor Savić, Natasa Tapuskovic, Nikola Kojo and Bojana Novaković.
When was Skinning released?
Skinning was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.