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The Skin I Live In

“The things the love of a madman can do...”

★ 7.5(4,668)20112h 0m

The Skin I Live In is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and CHILI in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Release date: 2011-08-17
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: Portuguese
Box office: $33,750,478
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: El Deseo

The Skin I Live In — trailer

About The Skin I Live In

The Skin I Live In is a 2011 movie in the Drama, Horror and Mystery genres, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya and Marisa Paredes. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4,668 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Skin I Live In in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Antonio Banderas

Dr. Robert Ledgard

Elena Anaya

Vera Cruz / Gal

Marisa Paredes

Marilia

Jan Cornet

Vicente

Roberto Álamo

Zeca

Eduard Fernández

Fulgencio

José Luis Gómez

President of the Institute of Biotechnology

Blanca Suárez

Norma Ledgard

Susi Sánchez

Vicente's mother

Bárbara Lennie

Cristina

Fernando Cayo

Surgeon

Chema Ruiz

Police officer

Themes & keywords

maskbased on novel or bookmadrid, spainisolationobsessionface transplantplastic surgeryhalf-brothersex changerevengedressplastic surgeonskinnonlinear timelinelocked up

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Skin I Live In in Italy?+

In Italy, The Skin I Live In is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and CHILI. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Skin I Live In on Netflix?+

The Skin I Live In is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Skin I Live In?+

The Skin I Live In has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Skin I Live In?+

The Skin I Live In stars Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, Jan Cornet and Roberto Álamo.

When did The Skin I Live In come out?+

The Skin I Live In is a 2011 movie directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

What genre is The Skin I Live In?+

The Skin I Live In is Drama, Horror, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Skin I Live In?+

The Skin I Live In was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.