Skin(2009)
Skin Synopsis
Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.
Skin (2009) is a drama film directed by Anthony Fabian, released on July 24, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill, Alice Krige and Tony Kgoroge. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Fabian
- Writers:
- Helen Crawley, Jessie Keyt, Helena Kriel
- Cinematographer:
- Dewald Aukema
- Composer:
- Hélène Muddiman
- Production:
- Elysian Films, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa
- Status:
- Released
Skin (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Skin before you stream it.
Skin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophie Okonedo
as Sandra Laing
Sam Neill
as Abraham Laing
Alice Krige
as Sannie Lang
Tony Kgoroge
as Petrus Zwane
- Ella Ramangwane
Ella Ramangwane
as Young Sandra
Morné Visser
as Doctor Sparks
Faniswa Yisa
as Nora Molefe
Tongayi Chirisa
as Township Priest
Danny Keogh
as Van Tonder
Jeremy Crutchley
as TV Reporter
- Terri Ann Eckstein
Terri Ann Eckstein
as Elsie Laing (aged 19)
- Bongani Masondo
Bongani Masondo
as Henry Laing (aged 20)
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Fabian, written by Helen Crawley, Jessie Keyt and Helena Kriel.
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Skin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 50 ratings.
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Skin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skin online?
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Skin (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Skin?
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The main cast of Skin (2009) includes Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill, Alice Krige, Tony Kgoroge and Ella Ramangwane. The film was directed by Anthony Fabian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skin released?
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Skin was released on July 24, 2009 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Skin worth watching?
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Skin (2009) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Skin?
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Yes. The official Skin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.