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Under the Skin

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
140K
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POPULARITY
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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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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery

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
140K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,266
235
  • Director
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Writers
    • Walter Campbell
    • Jonathan Glazer
    • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Jeremy McWilliams
    • Lynsey Taylor Mackay
Top credits
  • 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
    • 961User reviews
    • 512Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 23 wins & 111 nominations total

    Videos7

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

    Photos121

    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    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)
    Under the Skin (2013)
    Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
    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 Femaleas The Female
    Jeremy McWilliams
    Jeremy McWilliams
    • The Bad Manas The Bad Man
    Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    • The Dead Womanas The Dead Woman
    Dougie McConnell
    • Pick-Up Manas Pick-Up Man
    Kevin McAlinden
    • First Victimas First Victim
    D. Meade
    • Leering Manas Leering Man
    Andrew Gorman
    • Second Victimas Second Victim
    Joe Szula
    • Man at Clubas Man at Club
    Krystof Hádek
    Krystof Hádek
    • The Swimmeras The Swimmer
    • (as Krystof Hadek)
    Roy Armstrong
    • Father at Beachas Father at Beach
    Alison Chand
    • Mother at Beachas Mother at Beach
    Ben Mills
    Ben Mills
    • The Babyas The Baby
    Oscar Mills
    • The Babyas The Baby
    Lee Fanning
    • Motorcyclist #1as Motorcyclist #1
    Paul Brannigan
    Paul Brannigan
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Marius Bincu
    Scott Dymond
    • The Nervous Manas The Nervous Man
    Stephen Horn
    • Gang Member #1as Gang Member #1
    • Director
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • Writers
      • Walter Campbell
      • Jonathan Glazer
      • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    An alien entity inhabits the earthly form of a young woman who combs the roads and streets of Scotland in search of the human prey she came to plunder. She seduces her isolated and forsaken male victims into an otherworldly dimension where they are stripped and consumed. However, existence in all its complexity begin to change the alien visitor. She begins to discover herself as human with tragic and terrifying consequences. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • female nudity
    • alien
    • femme fatale
    • desire
    • human prey
    • 222 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for graphic nudity, sexual content, some violence and language
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews961

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The film that truly proves what a visual medium film is
    I implore anybody that has seen this movie once, and not liked it, to watch it once more. This time, however, take into account that film is a visual medium. Instead of expecting a narrator or a character to easily explain to you what is happening try paying attention to what is happening. Examine and truly THINK about what is expressed visually. The brilliant part about Under The Skin is how well it tells a story without dialog, without running commentary, and without the central character saying much at all.

    Think about the purpose of what the female character is doing. The entire story tells itself so easily if you let it. The problem with the modern movie-goer, and admittedly myself, is that we want things explained to us. We're happy to be treated like ignorant flatheads that don't know our butts from our elbows. Look at any other review here on IMDb and pay close attention to what is being criticized. They are mostly the same things over and over again.

    They don't criticize what is conveyed through the film's imagery. Instead, they say things like "Not enough was explained." "This film had no plot." "The movie went nowhere." or "Nothing happened." At the risk of sounding smug, I will say that these people are looking for the wrong things in this movie, or any movie. When going into any new film it's important to remember the medium you're choosing to entertain you. It's not like a book on tape, or music. Movies can explain the plot, story, character motivations, and roles without having to have a character, or narrator explain it to you.

    I was one of those people that didn't "get" this film and gave it an extremely low rating of 1 star. But I decided to change to a 7 after much reflection on the content and thoughts it provoked afterward. After reading over 5 or 6 positive I got curious. Why do so many people think this movie is fantastic and innovative? I implore you to look up the video review by Renegade Cut.

    This one video, in addition to Under The Skin, made me rethink what I think a movie should be. It can be artistic, and different, and entertaining without following the well established formula for modern movies. Personally, I feel like people in general are too harsh. A one star rating should be reserved for terrible films, with nothing to say at all. Well, that's not this film. It certainly has plenty to say about what it's like to be an outsider, and what a gift it truly is to be human.

    A one star rating should be reserved for the most thoughtless trash in existence. This isn't even close to that. Was it for me? No, but I certainly "get" it. I get what the message is, and what it was trying to do. That I had to think to myself "What did I just watch?" was enough for a 7 star rating. It made me think, re-evaluate, and wonder. As much as I like Guardians of the Galaxy, or Indiana Jones, I have to ask myself "Did either one of those films make me feel this way?" No, they didn't.

    And also, do films necessarily have to be for entertainment? To which I also say no. Films can be about raising a question, or provoking a thought, or experiencing emotions. Maybe the tedium of a scene evokes boredom, but what if that's the point of the scene being shown? Look past your eyes, think about what the director's intent was, and I think you'll enjoy this one way more on a repeat viewing.
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    • Jan 20, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • 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
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
      • Silver Reel
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • $5,866,389
    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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