Under the Skin (1997 film)
| Under the Skin | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Carine Adler |
| Written by | Carine Adler |
| Starring | Samantha Morton |
| Distributed by | British Film Institute |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Under the Skin is a 1997 British drama film written and directed by Carine Adler, starring Samantha Morton.
Plot
It is the story of two sisters coping with the death of their mother. One sister, Rose (Claire Rushbrook), who is married and pregnant, manages to get on with her life. Iris (Samantha Morton) feels suffocated in her current relationship and her life spirals out of control once she leaves her boyfriend, Gary (Matthew Delamere).
Cast
Reception
Under the Skin received favorable reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 87% based on 23 reviews.[1] The Guardian placed the film at number 15 on its list of the Best British Films 1984-2009.[2]
References
- ^ "Under the Skin". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ "Under the Skin". The Guardian. August 30, 2009.
External links
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