Under the Skin
“An otherworldly perspective on the human condition.”
Synopsis
A seductive stranger prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.54x
-$6.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Glazer
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Campbell, Jonathan Glazer
- Original Score
- Mica Levi
- Original Title
- Under the Skin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $13.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, BFI, Nick Wechsler Productions, JW Films, Sigma Films, Silver Reel, Creative Scotland, Seventh Kingdom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Glazer
Walter Campbell, Jonathan Glazer, Michel Faber, Milo Addica
Mica Levi
Daniel Landin, Tom Debenham
Paul Watts
James Wilson, Nick Wechsler, Ian Hutchinson, Tessa Ross, Reno Antoniades
Department Leadership Roster
James Wilson
Producer
Jonathan Glazer
Director
Walter Campbell
Screenplay
Nick Wechsler
Producer
Paul Watts
Editor
Stephen Noble
Costume Design
Tom Debenham
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Glazer
Screenplay
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Oddy
Production Design
Dominic Parker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Milo Addica
Writer
Daniel Landin
Director of Photography
Mica Levi
Original Music Composer
Huseyin Caner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
A seductive stranger prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.
Who directed Under the Skin?
Under the Skin was directed by Jonathan Glazer.
Who stars in Under the Skin?
The principal cast of Under the Skin includes Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay, Dougie McConnell, Kevin McAlinden.
When was Under the Skin released and how long is it?
Under the Skin was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Under the Skin?
Under the Skin had a reported production budget of $13.3M and grossed $7.2M at the worldwide box office (0.54 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Under the Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Skin was composed by Mica Levi.
Is Under the Skin based on a book or true story?
Under the Skin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Faber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Skin?
Under the Skin holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).