Under the Skin
“Your body betrays your soul.”
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.
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Samantha Morton talks Under The Skin (1997) at Sundance LondonOfficial
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Samantha Morton
Iris Kelly
Claire Rushbrook
Rose Kelly
Rita Tushingham
Mum
Christine Tremarco
Vron
Stuart Townsend
Tom
Mark Womack
Frank
Matthew Delamere
Gary
Clare Francis
Elena
Joe Tucker
Sam
Daniel O'Meara
Max
Crissy Rock
Compere
Lisa Millett
Sylvia
Marie Jelliman
Manageress
Jack Marsden
Builder
Sandie Lavelle
Woman at Phone Box
Michelle Byatt
Women in Lost Property
Jill Broadber
Conductor
Sean Cauldwell
Man in club
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carine Adler
- Screenplay & Story
- Carine Adler
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Under the Skin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Rouge Films, Strange Dog, Merseyside Film Production Fund, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carine Adler
Carine Adler
Ilona Sekacz
Barry Ackroyd
Ewa J. Lind
Ben Gibson, Kate Ogborn, Roger Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Carine Adler
Director
Carine Adler
Writer
Kate Ogborn
Producer
Ewa J. Lind
Editor
Ilona Sekacz
Original Music Composer
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Frances Tempest
Costume Design
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Skin about?
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.
Who directed Under the Skin?
Under the Skin was directed by Carine Adler.
Who stars in Under the Skin?
The principal cast of Under the Skin includes Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, Rita Tushingham, Christine Tremarco, Stuart Townsend.
When was Under the Skin released and how long is it?
Under the Skin was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Skin was composed by Ilona Sekacz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Skin?
Under the Skin holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).