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The Skeleton Key

6.620051h 44m14AMovieDramaHorrorMystery

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
ProducersDaniel Bobker·Iain Softley

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Skeleton Key on Netflix?

No, The Skeleton Key is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Skeleton Key on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Skeleton Key for free?

The Skeleton Key isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.