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The Skeleton Key

6.620051h 44mMMovieDramaHorrorMystery

A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.

DirectorIain Softley
WriterEhren Kruger
ProducersMichael Shamberg·Stacey Sher

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Cast · Directed by Iain Softley

KHKate Hudson
Kate Hudson
Caroline Ellis
GRGena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Violet Devereaux
PSPeter Sarsgaard
Peter Sarsgaard
Luke Marshall
JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Ben Devereaux
JBJoy Bryant
Joy Bryant
Jill
MZ
Marion Zinser
Bayou Woman
MBMaxine Barnett
Maxine Barnett
Mama Cynthia
FHFahnlohnee R. Harris
Fahnlohnee R. Harris
Hallie
DTDeneen Tyler
Deneen Tyler
Desk Nurse
ADAnn Dalrymple
Ann Dalrymple
C.N.A.
TMTrula M. Marcus
Trula M. Marcus
Nurse Trula
JAJen Apgar
Jen Apgar
Madeleine Thorpe

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The Skeleton Key — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Skeleton Key?

The Skeleton Key is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Skeleton Key on Netflix?

No, The Skeleton Key is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

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The Skeleton Key isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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