The Man Who Sold His Skin
2021, Arabic. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
What price would you pay for freedom?
To be able to travel to Europe and find the love of his life, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the most sulfurous contemporary artist; becoming that way a precious work of art.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Man Who Sold His Skin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 March 2021
- Original title
- الرجل الذي باع ظهره
- Country
- Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, Tunisia
- Written by
- Kaouther Ben Hania
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The Man Who Sold His Skin: quick answers
Is The Man Who Sold His Skin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Sold His Skin?
The Man Who Sold His Skin runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Man Who Sold His Skin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Sold His Skin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Sold His Skin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man Who Sold His Skin yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Sold His Skin on?
The Man Who Sold His Skin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Sold His Skin?
If you liked The Man Who Sold His Skin, try Hounddog, Lucky Them, Strange Weather.
Who directed The Man Who Sold His Skin?
The Man Who Sold His Skin (2021) was directed by Kaouther Ben Hania and stars Yahya Mahayni, Dea Liane, Koen De Bouw.