Skin (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Skin is a drama, family and history film directed by Hanro Smitsman, running about 85 minutes. “Hatred Was His Way Out” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the late Seventies, a Dutch teenager named Frankie, who is the son of a holocaust survivor, lives in a working class area in Holland. Frankie’s mother is taken to hospital in a terminal condition, causing a bigger rift between him and his father. This leads to Frankie becoming the interest of the local Nazi skinhead group.
Who’s in it. Skin stars John Buijsman as Simon, Chris Comvalius as Klant in kapsalon, Guus Dam as Amos and Robert de Hoog as Frankie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Skin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skin (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skin worth watching?
- Skin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skin?
- Skin stars John Buijsman, Chris Comvalius, Guus Dam, Robert de Hoog and Lukas Dijkema.