The Skeleton Key (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, The Skeleton Key is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Iain Softley, running about 104 minutes. “Fearing Is Believing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
Who’s in it. The Skeleton Key stars Kate Hudson as Caroline Ellis, Gena Rowlands as Violet Devereaux, Peter Sarsgaard as Luke Marshall and John Hurt as Ben Devereaux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Skeleton Key has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94M 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 Skeleton Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skeleton Key tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skeleton Key (2005)?
- In US, The Skeleton Key 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 Skeleton Key worth watching?
- The Skeleton Key holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skeleton Key?
- The Skeleton Key stars Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, Peter Sarsgaard, John Hurt and Joy Bryant.
- When was The Skeleton Key released?
- The Skeleton Key was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.