Under the Skin(1997)
Your body betrays your soul.
Under the Skin Synopsis
Although married and pregnant Rose has always been mother's favorite, it is younger sister Iris whose life is shaken up by mother's death. Suffocating, Iris spirals out of control and copes by losing herself in sexual oblivion.
Under the Skin (1997) is a drama film directed by Carine Adler, released on November 28, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, Rita Tushingham and Christine Tremarco. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Carine Adler
- Writers:
- Carine Adler
- Producers:
- Kate Ogborn
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ackroyd
- Composer:
- Ilona Sekacz
- Production:
- Rouge Films, Strange Dog, Merseyside Film Production Fund, BFI
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Under the Skin (1997) Trailer
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Under the Skin Videos & Clips
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Under the Skin 1997 Trailer
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Samantha Morton talks Under The Skin (1997) at Sundance London
Featurette
Under the Skin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samantha Morton
as Iris Kelly
Claire Rushbrook
as Rose Kelly
Rita Tushingham
as Mum
Christine Tremarco
as Vron
Stuart Townsend
as Tom
Mark Womack
as Frank
Matthew Delamere
as Gary
- Clare Francis
Clare Francis
as Elena
- Joe Tucker
Joe Tucker
as Sam
- Daniel O'Meara
Daniel O'Meara
as Max
Crissy Rock
as Compere
Lisa Millett
as Sylvia
Key crew
Directed by Carine Adler, written by Carine Adler, produced by Kate Ogborn.
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Under the Skin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 40 ratings.
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Under the Skin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under the Skin online?
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Under the Skin (1997) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under the Skin?
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The main cast of Under the Skin (1997) includes Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, Rita Tushingham, Christine Tremarco and Stuart Townsend. The film was directed by Carine Adler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Skin released?
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Under the Skin was released on November 28, 1997 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Under the Skin worth watching?
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Under the Skin (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 40 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 Under the Skin?
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Yes. The official Under the Skin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.