American Skin (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2019, American Skin is a drama and crime film directed by Nate Parker, running about 90 minutes. “It's Time To Change The Narrative.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.
Who’s in it. American Skin stars Omari Hardwick as Omar 'Derwood' Scott, Theo Rossi as Officer Dominic Reyes, Beau Knapp as Officer Mike Randall and Larry Sullivan as Clay Dwyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, American Skin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and ALLBLK Apple TV channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Skin (2019)?
- In US, American Skin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Skin worth watching?
- American Skin holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Skin?
- American Skin stars Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi, Beau Knapp, Larry Sullivan and Nate Parker.
- When was American Skin released?
- American Skin was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.