Where to watch The Skin(1981)
In the United States, you can watch The Skin for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Skin
Availability in United States
Free
Kanopy
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Skin plot summary
The skin moves the world!
Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.
Details
- Original title
- La pelle
- Release date
- August 27, 1981
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Genres
- Drama, War, History
- Directed by
- Liliana Cavani
- Country
- Italy, France
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 45 votes
The Skin trailer
Cast
Marcello MastroianniCurzio Malaparte
Claudia CardinalePrincipessa Consuelo Caracciolo
Burt LancasterGenerale Clark
Ken MarshallJimmy Wren
Alexandra KingDeborah Wyatt
Carlo GiuffrèEduardo Mazzullo
Rosaria della FemminaAmante di Jimmy
Jeanne ValériePrincipessa a Capri
Liliana TariMaria Concetta
Peppe BarraSarto
FAQ
Where can I watch The Skin?
In the United States, you can watch The Skin for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Skin?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
How long is The Skin?
The Skin runs 2h 11m (131 minutes).
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