The Skin poster
Where to stream

The Skin

6.319812h 11mMovieDramaWarHistory

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.

DirectorLiliana Cavani
WritersRobert Katz·Liliana Cavani

Where to watch

KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Liliana Cavani

MMMarcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Curzio Malaparte
CCClaudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo
BLBurt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Generale Clark
KMKen Marshall
Ken Marshall
Jimmy Wren
AKAlexandra King
Alexandra King
Deborah Wyatt
CGCarlo Giuffrè
Carlo Giuffrè
Eduardo Mazzullo
RFRosaria della Femmina
Rosaria della Femmina
Amante di Jimmy
JVJeanne Valérie
Jeanne Valérie
Principessa a Capri
LTLiliana Tari
Liliana Tari
Maria Concetta
PBPeppe Barra
Peppe Barra
Sarto
CDCristina Donadio
Cristina Donadio
Amica di Anna
JSJacques Sernas
Jacques Sernas
Gen Guillaume

More from Marcello Mastroianni · Lead actor

La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
1960 · 8.0
8½
8½
1963 · 8.1
We All Loved Each Other So Much
We All Loved Each Other So Much
1974 · 8.3
Prêt-à-Porter
Prêt-à-Porter
1994 · 5.2
Challenge of the Super Friends
Challenge of the Super Friends
1978 · 6.9
La Grande Bouffe
La Grande Bouffe
1973 · 7.1
Cinecittà Cinecittà
Cinecittà Cinecittà
1985
Sunflower
Sunflower
1970 · 7.5
White Nights
White Nights
1957 · 7.4
Everybody's Fine
Everybody's Fine
1990 · 7.3
See all fromMarcello Mastroianni

More from Claudia Cardinale · Co-star actress

Once Upon a Time in the West
Once Upon a Time in the West
1968 · 8.3
The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
1963 · 6.8
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
1977 · 7.8
8½
8½
1963 · 8.1
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
1989 · 5.6
The Leopard
The Leopard
1963 · 7.7
Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo
1982 · 7.6
The Professionals
The Professionals
1966 · 7.1
Rogue City
Rogue City
2020 · 5.9
The French Revolution
The French Revolution
1989 · 8.7
See all fromClaudia Cardinale

More from Liliana Cavani · Director

Ripley's Game
Ripley's Game
2002 · 6.4
The Night Porter
The Night Porter
1974 · 6.7
De Gasperi: The Man of Hope
De Gasperi: The Man of Hope
2005
Beyond Good and Evil
Beyond Good and Evil
1977 · 5.7
La battaglia
La battaglia
1962
Francesco
Francesco
1989 · 6.6
Francesco
Francesco
2014
The Berlin Affair
The Berlin Affair
1985 · 5.3
The Year of the Cannibals
The Year of the Cannibals
1969 · 5.3
Einstein
Einstein
2008 · 4.0
See all fromLiliana Cavani

More like this

Paisan
Paisan
1946 · 7.5
The Last Four Days
The Last Four Days
1974 · 6.3
Rome, Open City
Rome, Open City
1945 · 8.0
Vincere
Vincere
2009 · 6.7
The Battle of Algiers
The Battle of Algiers
1966 · 7.9
Viva l'Italia!
Viva l'Italia!
1961 · 6.5
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal
1937 · 5.5
Massacre in Rome
Massacre in Rome
1973 · 6.3
The Commander
The Commander
2023 · 6.9
Eagles Over London
Eagles Over London
1969 · 6.3
Burn!
Burn!
1969 · 6.8
The Truce
The Truce
1997 · 6.1

The Skin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Skin?

The Skin is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Skin on Netflix?

No, The Skin is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Skin on Amazon Prime Video?

The Skin isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Skin for free?

The Skin is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.