Skin Deep (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Skin Deep is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 97 minutes. “The comedy that glows in the dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
Who’s in it. Skin Deep stars John Ritter as Zach, Vincent Gardenia as Barney, Alyson Reed as Alex and Joel Brooks as Jake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Skin Deep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skin Deep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skin Deep tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skin Deep (1989)?
- In US, Skin Deep is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skin Deep worth watching?
- Skin Deep holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skin Deep?
- Skin Deep stars John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks and Julianne Phillips.
- When was Skin Deep released?
- Skin Deep was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.