Under the Skin

R

Released Apr 4, 2014

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

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84%

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262 Reviews

55%

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25,000+ Ratings

Disguising herself as a human female, an extraterrestrial (Scarlett Johansson) drives around Scotland and tries to lure unsuspecting men into her van.

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Critics Consensus

Its message may prove elusive for some, but with absorbing imagery and a mesmerizing performance from Scarlett Johansson, Under the Skin is a haunting viewing experience.

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Wael Khairy

RogerEbert.com

By envisioning a world where the consumers get consumed, the film calls for a reconceptualization of human and nonhuman relationships. “Under the Skin” denies human exceptionalism and supremacy.

Mar 21, 2024

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Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

What started off as a potentially feminist film fell into a tired fairytale.

Jan 21, 2021

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Sarah Mirk

Bitch Media

It does not develop a plot so much as a fascinating feeling of underlying horror.

Jan 20, 2021

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JD Duran

InSession Film

While this film features some interesting themes, it’s also methodical, mundane at times and feels like a bunch of random brushstrokes.

Rated: C+

Aug 19, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…any film or streaming version of Faber’s novel would take an Avatar-level budget to produce, and the commercial possibilities would be limited, but Glazer’s sole misstep as a director was to create this absurdly truncated version of this alienating tale…

Rated: 2/5

Jan 18, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

[Director Jonathan] Glazer is less interested in the what and the why than in the texture of the experience, the intensity of the imagery, the sense of adaptation and alienation as this alien starts to connect with her victims.

Oct 20, 2023

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sandie

best movie to ever exist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/23

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chris b

Okay, I read the book and I loved it. And Scarlett Johanson did an amazing job. I wanted to like the movie but it wouldn't let me, so much potential but the director had no direction and it could have used a little bit of a plot. There were a few good moments though. Mainly I was just really disappointed

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Jack M

You could say that “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” after seeing this movie. In fact, this movie is so boring and makes so little sense, it could be the prequel to “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.”

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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freya n

A Completely misunderstood cinematic masterpiece. An interesting twist on humanity and stereotypes in our modern society. Not an easy watch in the best way possible, ‘under the skin’ makes you THINK! If you are left feeling disappointed after the first watch, research and gain understanding of the meanings behind this film.. you will not be disappointed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/24

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Terry T

Stars off acceptable and mysterious, and then drops completely. No Plot. Dosconnected. It just continues to make you wonder why you are watching. It is not scary, not mysterious, not thrilling, Boring.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Ashley S

Under the Skin is a must-see. It holds your attention and forces you to grapple with what it means to be human. If you don’t like it at first blush, watch it a few more times. It’s life-changing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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Synopsis

Disguising herself as a human female, an extraterrestrial (Scarlett Johansson) drives around Scotland and tries to lure unsuspecting men into her van.

Director: Jonathan Glazer
Producer: Nick Wechsler, James Wilson
Screenwriter: Jonathan Glazer, Walter Campbell
Distributor: A24
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 4, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.6M
Runtime: 1h 48m

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