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Under the Skin

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
148K
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Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
The story of an alien in human form. Part road movie, part science fiction, part real, itÂ’s a film about seeing our world through alien eyes.
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A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
148K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,193
213
  • Director
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Writers
    • Walter Campbell
    • Jonathan Glazer
    • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Jeremy McWilliams
    • Lynsey Taylor Mackay
  • Director
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Writers
    • Walter Campbell
    • Jonathan Glazer
    • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Jeremy McWilliams
    • Lynsey Taylor Mackay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 995User reviews
    • 519Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 23 wins & 111 nominations total

    Videos8

    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:57
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    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:24
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    First Look
    Trailer 0:52
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    First Clip
    Clip 1:05
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    Under The Skin: UK
    Clip 1:10
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    Exclusive Featurette
    Featurette 2:35
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    Scarlett Johansson - UNDER THE SKIN Featurette HD
    Featurette 1:56
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    "The Hidden Lens"
    Featurette 2:34
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    Photos164

    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
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    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
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    Scarlett Johansson and Michael Moreland in Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson and Michael Moreland in Under the Skin (2013)
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    Scarlett Johansson and Paul Brannigan in Under the Skin (2013)
    Paul Brannigan in Under the Skin (2013)

    Top cast

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    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • The Female
    Jeremy McWilliams
    Jeremy McWilliams
    • The Bad Man
    Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    • The Dead Woman
    Dougie McConnell
    • Pick-Up Man
    Kevin McAlinden
    • First Victim
    D. Meade
    • Leering Man
    Andrew Gorman
    • Second Victim
    Joe Szula
    • Man at Club
    Krystof Hádek
    Krystof Hádek
    • The Swimmer
    • (as Krystof Hadek)
    Roy Armstrong
    • Father at Beach
    Alison Chand
    • Mother at Beach
    Ben Mills
    Ben Mills
    • The Baby
    Oscar Mills
    • The Baby
    Lee Fanning
    • Motorcyclist #1
    Paul Brannigan
    Paul Brannigan
    • Andrew
    Marius Bincu
    Scott Dymond
    • The Nervous Man
    Stephen Horn
    • Gang Member #1
    • Director
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • Writers
      • Walter Campbell
      • Jonathan Glazer
      • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The men lured into the van by Scarlett Johansson's character were not actors. Jonathan Glazer had hidden cameras installed in the van and only informed the men afterwards that they were in a movie.
    • Goofs
      When Laura is walking down the street before she trips, you can see reflections of a crew member in a high-vis vest helping the camera follow her down the street.
    • Quotes

      Female: You're not from here? Where are you from?

      Camper: I'm from Czech Republic.

      Female: Why are you in Scotland?

      Camper: I just... wanted to get away from it all.

      Female: Yeah? Why here?

      Camper: Because it's... It's nowhere.

    • Crazy credits
      None of the characters are named in the closing credits: the cast-list is only a list of actors' names.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Real Gone Kid
      Performed by Deacon Blue

      Written by Ricky Ross

      Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.

      Licensed courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

    User reviews995

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    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    Superb
    I don't usually write reviews, this is more a reply to the negative comments - because I'm a contentious little man.

    The plot has been criticised as non-existent and this simply isn't the case...All you need to know is there's some kind of experiment going on, could be a prelude to an invasion, but it doesn't matter - there's plenty of research that has been done that isn't condoned (or known) by the whole of society and well is the Alien society homogeneous and united in cause? Hmmmm..see it would take an eon to get into all this detail about the organising principles of another world and the plot simply doesn't need it, neither do you: she's doing a job and leading a life that she becomes deeply conflicted about and her desire for change drives the plot within the crucible the poor Alien finds itself.

    Enjoy the wonderful soundtrack, sublime camera work, the eeriness and Scarlet's stunning performance (all actors were great) and all the nuances and themes. A film is the sum of its scenes and this one has some excellent, excellent scenes. The visuals alone are to die for.

    The pace? The film I felt was excellently paced, with one small judder at the cake part, but that's entirely minimal and I probably imagined it.

    Scots have criticised the portrayal of Scots - it's not a tourist commercial though is it... and isolation (on which she preys) is an easy bed fellow of poverty and other difficulties. It just works. Please see this excellent film, there is so much going on and it is wonderfully dark and desolate.
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    • flashanzan
    • Aug 1, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Switzerland
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Під шкірою
    • Filming locations
      • Tantallon Castle, Auldhame, East Lothian, Scotland, UK(castle ruins)
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
      • Silver Reel
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,614,251
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $133,154
      • Apr 6, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,968,016
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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