The Skinny (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2012, The Skinny is a comedy film directed by Patrik-Ian Polk, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Feature film from award-winning writer/director Patrik-Ian Polk, tells the story of five black Brown University classmate s- four gay men and one lesbian - reuniting in the Big Apple for a weekend of sin, fun, secrets, lies and drama.
Who’s in it. The Skinny stars Jussie Smollett as Magnus, Blake Young-Fountain as Sebastian, Anthony Burrell as Kyle and Shanika Warren-Markland as Langston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Skinny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skinny page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skinny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skinny (2012)?
- In US, The Skinny is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skinny worth watching?
- The Skinny holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skinny?
- The Skinny stars Jussie Smollett, Blake Young-Fountain, Anthony Burrell, Shanika Warren-Markland and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman.
- When was The Skinny released?
- The Skinny was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.