2014 · 108 min · R

Under the Skin

Name: Under the Skin
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2014
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay, Dougie McConnell, Kevin McAlinden

Directed by Jonathan Glazer · Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama

Under the Skin (2014) is a Thriller film, directed by Jonathan Glazer set in Glasgow during the 2010s, in winter. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A alien invasion, with a bleak and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of identity and isolation run throughout.

Composer

Mica Levi

Cinematography

Daniel Landin

Cast

Scarlett JohanssonJeremy McWilliamsLynsey Taylor MackayDougie McConnellKevin McAlindenD. MeadeAndrew GormanJoe Szula

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Glasgow

Setting

Urban Wilderness Mountain

When

2010s

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Alien Invasion

Themes

Identity Isolation

Tone

BleakSurreal DreamlikeContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale LedNon Human Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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