Mysterious Skin (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2005, Mysterious Skin is a drama film directed by Gregg Araki, running about 105 minutes. “Two boys. One can't remember. The other can't forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.
Who’s in it. Mysterious Skin stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Neil, Brady Corbet as Brian, Michelle Trachtenberg as Wendy and Jeffrey Licon as Eric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Mysterious Skin has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mysterious Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mysterious Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mysterious Skin (2005)?
- In US, Mysterious Skin is available to 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 Mysterious Skin worth watching?
- Mysterious Skin holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mysterious Skin?
- Mysterious Skin stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbet, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jeffrey Licon and Jeffrey Licon.
- When was Mysterious Skin released?
- Mysterious Skin was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.