The Skinny(2012)
The Skinny Synopsis
Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.
The Skinny (2012) is a comedy film directed by Patrik-Ian Polk, released on February 10, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jussie Smollett, Blake Young-Fountain, Anthony Burrell and Shanika Warren-Markland. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrik-Ian Polk
- Writers:
- Patrik-Ian Polk
- Producers:
- Patrik-Ian Polk, Ben Feuer, Carol Ann Shine
- Cinematographer:
- Eun-ah Lee
- Status:
- Released
The Skinny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jussie Smollett
as Magnus
Blake Young-Fountain
as Sebastian
Anthony Burrell
as Kyle
Shanika Warren-Markland
as Langston
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
as Joey
Jennia Fredrique
as Savannah
- Dustin Ross
Dustin Ross
as Ryan
Wilson Cruz
as Dr. Vasquez
Seth Gilliam
as Testing Van Doc
Michael Franklin
as Michael
Shaun Ross
as Gay Pride Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Patrik-Ian Polk, written by Patrik-Ian Polk, produced by Patrik-Ian Polk, Ben Feuer and Carol Ann Shine.
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The Skinny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Skinny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Skinny online?
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The Skinny (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Skinny?
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The main cast of The Skinny (2012) includes Jussie Smollett, Blake Young-Fountain, Anthony Burrell, Shanika Warren-Markland and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. The film was directed by Patrik-Ian Polk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Skinny released?
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The Skinny was released on February 10, 2012 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Skinny worth watching?
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The Skinny (2012) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.