The Skin I Live In (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, The Skin I Live In is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Who’s in it. The Skin I Live In stars Antonio Banderas as Dr. Robert Ledgard, Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz, Marisa Paredes as Marilia and Jan Cornet as Vicente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Skin I Live In has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skin I Live In page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skin I Live In tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skin I Live In (2011)?
- In US, The Skin I Live In is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?
- The Skin I Live In holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Skin I Live In?
- The Skin I Live In stars Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, Jan Cornet and Roberto Álamo.
- When was The Skin I Live In released?
- The Skin I Live In was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.