Film · 2019
Skin
Directed by Guy Nattiv · starring Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald and Vera Farmiga
- 1 h 58 min
- 15
- Biography · Crime · Drama
USA
- Released in the UK 26 September 2019
- 5.7 AverageMovieNCo
- 6.3 Users6 votes
- 5.0 Critics3 reviews
Synopsis
'Skin' is a movie which tells the true history of Bryon Widner, a neonazi member of one of the most important skinheads organizations of United States. The education based on the white supremacism within which he has been raised since childhood has turned him into the bitter person he is now. Bryon's hatred of all that is perceived as "different" is physically symbolised in the stark tattoos and far-right symbols that cover his body. However, one day Bryon meets Julie, a single mother who motivates him to start a personal change in his life. The love that the protagonist feels for this woman encourages him to leave the world based on the hate and the violence that he has operated in for decades. Determined to stop disseminating hatred and fear, Bryon turns to human rights activist Daryle about cutting ties with the vicious gang.
'Skin' is written and directed by the Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv and won the 2018 Oscar for Best Short Film. The movie stars Jamie Bell ('Rocketman, Billy Elliot') alongside Danielle Macdonald ('Paradise Hills'), Vera Farmiga ('The Conjuring') and Bill Camp ('Joker'). The film had its worldwide release at the International Toronto Film Festival, in which it won a Fipresci award. Most recently, it was screened at the Film Festivals of Berlin and Tribeca.
Where to watch Skin
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 118 min1 hour and 58 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Skin?
- 1 hour and 58 minutes (118 minutes).
- When was Skin released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 26 September 2019.
- Who directed Skin?
- Guy Nattiv.
- Who is in Skin?
- It stars Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Vera Farmiga and Bill Camp.
- Where can I watch Skin?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (21)-
Jamie Bell Bryon Widner
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Danielle Macdonald Julie Price
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Vera Farmiga Shareen
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Bill Camp Fred 'Hammer' Krager
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Mike Colter Daryle Jenkins
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Louisa Krause April
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Daniel Henshall Slayer
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Zoe Margaret Colletti Desiree
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Kylie Rogers Sierra
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Mary Stuart Masterson Agent Jackie Marks
- Director
- Guy Nattiv
- Writers
- Guy Nattiv
- Producers
- Pierre Even, Oren Moverman, Guy Nattiv, Jaime Ray Newman
- Cinematography
- Arnaud Potier
Videos and trailers
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All 26 photosReviews
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What the critics say average 5.0 from 3 outlets
- 6.0 New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
A blistering story of rage and redemption that never fully illuminates the journey from one to the other.
Read - 6.0 Screen DailyAllan Hunter
It is the nature of the story and the scale of the mountain that Widner had to climb that finally makes it into something more compelling.
Read - 3.0 Los Angeles TimesRobert Abele
Bryon?s real experience is certainly incredible, but Nattiv?s in-your-face approach to every scene strips this character study of believability, or any nuance or gathering power.
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Soundtrack
All 19 songsTrivia
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Bell´s tattoos
Jamie Bell had to remain all his character´s tattoos for several days in his body. The actor said that he would eat alone because nono of the crew would hang out with him.
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