Mysterious Skin
2005, English. Directed by Gregg Araki.
Two boys. One can't remember. The other can't forget.
A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.7/10 from 1,399 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mysterious Skin
Mysterious Skin is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gregg ArakiDirector
- Joseph Gordon-LevittNeil McCormick
- Brady CorbetBrian Lackey
- Michelle TrachtenbergWendy Peterson
- Jeffrey LiconEric Preston
- Mary Lynn RajskubAvalyn Friesen
- Elisabeth ShueMrs. McCormick
- Lisa LongMrs. Lackey
- Bill SageCoach
- Chase EllisonNeil (Age 8)
- George WebsterBrian (Age 8)
- Riley McGuireWendy (Age 11)
- Rachael Nastassja KraftDeborah (Age 12)
Details
- Released
- 30 March 2005
- Country
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Written by
- Gregg Araki
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $2.1M
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What Mysterious Skin is based on
Mysterious Skin is based on Mysterious Skin, a 1996 novel by Scott Heim.
Novel · 1996
Mysterious Skin
By Scott Heim
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Mysterious Skin: quick answers
Is Mysterious Skin worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,399 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mysterious Skin?
Mysterious Skin runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Mysterious Skin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mysterious Skin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mysterious Skin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mysterious Skin is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mysterious Skin on?
Mysterious Skin is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mysterious Skin?
If you liked Mysterious Skin, try Bully, Stuart: A Life Backwards, Dead Presidents.
Who directed Mysterious Skin?
Mysterious Skin (2005) was directed by Gregg Araki and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbet, Michelle Trachtenberg.
What is Mysterious Skin based on?
Mysterious Skin is based on Mysterious Skin, a 1996 novel by Scott Heim.