Under the Skin Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 6, 2015

Under the Skin

Release Date: Friday, April 4, 2014 Limited

An alien seductress preys upon hitchhikers in Scotland.

Director: Jonathan Glazer

Starring: Scarlett Johansson • Antonia Campbell-Hughes • Paul Brannigan • Joe Szula

R Action 1 hr, 48 m

2.71 / 5.0

53% WILL SEE 47% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Storyline revolves around an alien disguised as a mesmerizing woman who snares human prey on remote highways and other desolate spots with her voracious sexuality. Over time, she begins to change her thinking about humans and finds herself on a collision course with her own kind.

Action Sci-Fi Thriller

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Who stars in Under the Skin – Cast List

Scarlett Johansson
... Laura

Project Artemis, Avengers: Endgame
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Antonia Campbell-Hughes
... Shadow Alien

Storage 24, The Other Me
P
Paul Brannigan
... Andrew

The Angels' Share
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Joe Szula
Neds

Who is making Under the Skin – Crew List

A look at Under the Skin behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jonathan Glazer last helmed The Zone of Interest and What Goes Up. The film's writer Jonathan Glazer last penned What Goes Up and Birth.

Director: Jonathan Glazer
Screenwriters: Jonathan Glazer
Walter Campbell
Producers: Nick Wechsler
James Wilson

Studios: A24
Production Company: Film4
FilmNation Entertainment
Scottish Screen
U.K. Film Council

Production – What we know about the Under the Skin

Key Facts

Based on Michel Faber's book, published by Canongate. Director/screenwriter Jonathan Glazer has been working to get the project off the ground for more than five years.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2013

Completed

Changed Under the Skin movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for graphic nudity, sexual content, some violence and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 48 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Under the Skin Trailers and Clips

Under the Skin

Theatrical Trailer

Under the Skin Release Date: When was the film released?

Under the Skin was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 4 , 2014. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden and Frankie and Alice. As a limited release, Under the Skin was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.