Skag
1980, English. Directed by Frank Perry.
One Day He Looked at Death. And Learned About Life.
Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forces him to stay home and try to put his life back together and deal with family problems.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Skag
Skag isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 January 1980.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Frank PerryDirector
- Karl MaldenPete 'Skag' Skagska
- Piper LaurieJo Skagska
- Craig WassonDavid Skagska
- Peter GallagherJohn Skagska
- Kathryn HolcombPatricia Skagska
- Leslie AckermanBarbara Skagska
- George VoskovecPeter Skagska
- Powers BootheJim Whalen
- M. Emmet WalshMoran
- Tom AtkinsDr. Moscone
- Charles HallahanFisher
- Juanin ClayJoyce
Details
- Released
- 6 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Hopkins, Abby Mann
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Skag
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ray Donovan: The Movie
2022 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Normal
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sound of Christmas
2016 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Dinner with Hervé
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Skag: quick answers
Is Skag worth watching?
Skag doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Skag?
Skag runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does Skag have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Skag. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Skag parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Skag yet.
Which OTT platform is Skag on?
Skag isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 January 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Skag?
If you liked Skag, try TalhotBlond, Girl in the Box, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault.
Who directed Skag?
Skag (1980) was directed by Frank Perry and stars Karl Malden, Piper Laurie, Craig Wasson.