Skin Deep movie poster

Skin Deep

"The comedy that glows in the dark."

March 3, 1989 1h 37m 6.1/10 (85 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Skin Deep is a romance/comedy film. directed by Blake Edwards.

Starring John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, and Alyson Reed

Synopsis

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 3, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (85 votes)
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Budget $8.5M Production budget
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Box Office $45M 5.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,500,000
Revenue
$45,000,000

Production Companies

  • Morgan Creek Entertainment
  • Beco Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skin Deep about?

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationshi...

Who directed Skin Deep?

Skin Deep was directed by Blake Edwards.

How long is Skin Deep?

Skin Deep has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Skin Deep released?

Skin Deep was released on March 3, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Skin Deep?

The main cast of Skin Deep includes John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Julianne Phillips.