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The Skin I Live In
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar. With Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obses…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Skin I Live In.
MoviHero lists August 17, 2011 as the release date for The Skin I Live In. Pedro Almodóvar is the listed director. The listed cast includes Antonio Banderas as Dr. Robert Ledgard, Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz / Gal, Marisa Paredes as Marilia, Jan Cornet as Vicente. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 17, 2011
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller · Horror
Runtime2h
DirectorPedro Almodóvar
CastAntonio Banderas as Dr. Robert Ledgard, Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz / Gal, Marisa Paredes as Marilia, Jan Cornet as Vicente
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Skin I Live In right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Skin I Live In runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 4,798 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary8/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“After losing his wife in a fire, accomplished surgeon "Ledgard" (Antonio Banderas) has been working for many years on a type of skin that can…”
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“The film is good: it's tense, it's intense, it's shocking, it's dramatic, it's engaging...”
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