Skin Deep (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Skin Deep is a 1989 comedy drama directed by Blake Edwards, starring John Ritter, Denise Crosby and Alyson Reed. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $19.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Skin Deep About?
The premise of Skin Deep without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the last days of summer, Leyla and Tristan join other couples on a secluded island retreat designed to foster understanding and self-discovery. Through unique rituals and transformative experiences, Leyla undergoes a significant personal awakening. However, she soon faces challenges as she grapples with the implications of her transformation and the potential impact on her relationships and identity.
Skin Deep Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- womanizer
- female bodybuilder
- writer's block
- adulterer
- sex scene
- alcoholic
- midlife crisis
- breakup
- drunkenness
- writer
- depression
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- quarrel
- reconciliation
- woman punches a man
- female nudity
- condom
- divorce
- caught having sex
- weeping man
- reference to arnold schwarzenegger
- glowing in the dark
- sobriety
- typewriter
- bar
- mistress
- bartender
- party
- car accident
- psychiatrist
- sex in bed
- interrupted wedding
- interrupted sex
- beach house
- dog
- fire
- argument
- kissing while having sex
- homosexual
- aladdin costume
- drinking
- bedroom
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- playing piano
- spa
- tripping
- alcohol
- sex comedy
- aerobics
Skin Deep Cast
John Ritter leads the cast, with Denise Crosby and Alyson Reed. Directed by Blake Edwards; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
Also Starring in Skin Deep
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More films directed by Blake Edwards, best-rated first: Victor Victoria, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and A Shot in the Dark.
Skin Deep Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Skin Deep 43 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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Skin Deep Plot Summary
What happens in Skin Deep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Writer Zachary “Zach” Hutton (John Ritter) finds himself in a tumultuous relationship quandary when he is caught in a compromising situation with his seductive hairdresser by his girlfriend, Angie (Denise Crosby). Enraged by what she discovers, Angie reacts by taking a gun from Zach’s nightstand, leading to a dramatic confrontation. As Zach leaps to snatch the weapon, he hastily explains that he intentionally leaves the first chamber empty to prevent any accidents. The chaos escalates as the hairdresser bolts for safety, only to have their scuffle interrupted by Zach’s wife, Alex (Alyson Reed), intensifying the already explosive situation.
Full summary
The whole story of Skin Deep, scene by scene
Skin Deep Box Office
Skin Deep grossed $19.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.7M
- US & Canada
- $19.7M
Skin Deep Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Skin Deep.
How Well Do You Know Skin Deep?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What does Zach promise to Dr. Westford during his therapy sessions?
Cars in Skin Deep
27 cars on screen, including the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL R107 and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL R107 Main role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1980 Chrysler LeBaron Minor role -
1981 GMC RTS Minor role
Skin Deep Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Una cana al aire” and “Pinnallisia suhteita”.
- Also known as
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- Una cana al aire
- Pinnallisia suhteita
- Lösa förbindelser
- Skin Deep - Männer haben's auch nicht leicht
- Skin deep - il piacere è tutto mio
- L'amour est une grande aventure
- Çapkın
- Az életművész
- До мозга костей
- 피부 깊숙이
- 不文大丈夫
- As Confusões de um Sedutor
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- Până la piele
- מגעים בהזדמנות
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Skin Deep FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Skin Deep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Skin Deep?
Skin Deep runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Skin Deep released?
Skin Deep was released on March 3, 1989.
Who directed Skin Deep?
Skin Deep was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of Skin Deep?
Skin Deep stars John Ritter, Denise Crosby and Alyson Reed, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Skin Deep make at the box office?
Skin Deep grossed $19.7 million worldwide.
How is Skin Deep rated?
Skin Deep has 43 on Metacritic.
Does Skin Deep have a post-credit scene?
No. Skin Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Skin Deep in?
The original language of Skin Deep is German.
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