Official movie poster for Skin (2019), a drama film

Skin(2019)

6.6(144)20m2019-02-08
Drama

Skin Synopsis

In a small supermarket in a blue collar town, a black man smiles at a 10 year old white boy across the checkout aisle. This innocuous moment sends two gangs into a ruthless war that ends with a shocking backlash.

Skin (2019) is a drama film directed by Guy Nattiv, released on February 8, 2019 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Danielle Macdonald, Jackson Robert Scott, Jonathan Tucker and Ashley Thomas. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 144 ratings.

Director:
Guy Nattiv
Writers:
Sharon Maymon, Sharon Maymon, Guy Nattiv
Producers:
Tim Harms, Guy Nattiv, Andrew Carlberg
Cinematographer:
Drew Daniels
Composer:
Brian McOmber
Production:
New Native, Studio Mao
Status:
Released

Skin (2019) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Skin before you stream it.

Skin Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Skin.

Short Trailer

Trailer

"Skin" wins Best Live Action Short Film

Featurette

Skin Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Guy Nattiv, written by Sharon Maymon, Sharon Maymon and Guy Nattiv, produced by Tim Harms, Guy Nattiv and Andrew Carlberg.

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Skin Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 144 ratings.

Notesoncinema

**Between Violence and Fantasy: The Brutal Allegory of Skin** Some films make you look away. Skin (2018), Guy Nattiv's Oscar-winning short, makes you keep watching even when you want to-need to-turn your head. It presents a world so charged, so extreme, so grotesquely cruel that it might feel fictional. And yet, deep down, you know it's real. That's what makes it so terrifying. At just 20 minutes, Skin compresses…

Reviewed on August 4, 2025

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Skin – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Skin online?

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Skin (2019) 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 Skin?

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The main cast of Skin (2019) includes Danielle Macdonald, Jackson Robert Scott, Jonathan Tucker, Ashley Thomas and Lonnie Chavis. The film was directed by Guy Nattiv. 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 February 8, 2019 and runs for 20m.

Is Skin worth watching?

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Skin (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 144 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.