Movie

The Skeleton Key

“Fearing is believing.”

★ 6.6(2,285)20051h 44m

The Skeleton Key is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch The Skeleton Key

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Iain Softley
Release date: 2005-07-29
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $93,983,911
Budget: $43,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Skeleton Key — trailer

About The Skeleton Key

The Skeleton Key is a 2005 movie in the Drama, Horror and Mystery genres, directed by Iain Softley, starring Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands and Peter Sarsgaard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 2,285 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Skeleton Key in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.

Cast

Kate Hudson

Caroline Ellis

Gena Rowlands

Violet Devereaux

Peter Sarsgaard

Luke Marshall

John Hurt

Ben Devereaux

Joy Bryant

Jill

Marion Zinser

Bayou Woman

Maxine Barnett

Mama Cynthia

Fahnlohnee R. Harris

Hallie

Deneen Tyler

Desk Nurse

Ann Dalrymple

C.N.A.

Trula M. Marcus

Nurse Trula

Jen Apgar

Madeleine Thorpe

Themes & keywords

dreamsnursekeynew orleans, louisianaplantationhaunted houselawyeratticoccultvinyl recorddark pastlocked doorsoul transferencecreolesouthern gothic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Skeleton Key in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Skeleton Key is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Skeleton Key on Netflix?+

The Skeleton Key is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Skeleton Key?+

The Skeleton Key has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Skeleton Key?+

The Skeleton Key stars Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, Peter Sarsgaard, John Hurt and Joy Bryant.

When did The Skeleton Key come out?+

The Skeleton Key is a 2005 movie directed by Iain Softley.

What genre is The Skeleton Key?+

The Skeleton Key is Drama, Horror, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Skeleton Key?+

The Skeleton Key was directed by Iain Softley.