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5/10This is the tale of two teens who were sexually abused as boys and how each of them coped with that over the years that followed. It was sad to see how badly it damaged them mentally.
Reviewed on September 8, 2026
Mysterious Skin(2005)
Two boys. One can't remember. The other can't forget.
7.7(1,355)1h 45m2005-03-30
Drama
Mysterious Skin Synopsis
A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.
Mysterious Skin (2005) is a drama film directed by Gregg Araki, released on March 30, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbet, Michelle Trachtenberg and Jeffrey Licon. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 1,355 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregg Araki
- Writers:
- Gregg Araki, Scott Heim
- Producers:
- Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Gregg Araki, Mary Jane Skalski
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Gainer
- Composer:
- Harold Budd
- Production:
- Desperate Pictures, Fortissimo Films, Antidote Films, Next Wednesday Productions
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,148,548
- Status:
- Released
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Mysterious Skin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Neil McCormick
Brady Corbet
as Brian Lackey
Michelle Trachtenberg
as Wendy Peterson
Jeffrey Licon
as Eric Preston
Mary Lynn Rajskub
as Avalyn Friesen
Elisabeth Shue
as Mrs. McCormick
Lisa Long
as Mrs. Lackey
Bill Sage
as Coach
Chase Ellison
as Neil (Age 8)
- George Webster
George Webster
as Brian (Age 8)
- Riley McGuire
Riley McGuire
as Wendy (Age 11)
- Rachael Nastassja Kraft
Rachael Nastassja Kraft
as Deborah (Age 12)
Key crew
Directed by Gregg Araki, written by Gregg Araki and Scott Heim, produced by Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Gregg Araki and Mary Jane Skalski.
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Mysterious Skin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 1,355 ratings.
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Mysterious Skin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mysterious Skin online?
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Mysterious Skin (2005) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mysterious Skin?
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The main cast of Mysterious Skin (2005) includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbet, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jeffrey Licon and Mary Lynn Rajskub. The film was directed by Gregg Araki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mysterious Skin released?
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Mysterious Skin was released on March 30, 2005 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Mysterious Skin worth watching?
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Mysterious Skin (2005) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,355 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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