The Skeleton Key
2005, English. Directed by Iain Softley.
Fearing is believing.
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 2,427 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Iain SoftleyDirector
- Kate HudsonCaroline Ellis
- Gena RowlandsViolet Devereaux
- Peter SarsgaardLuke Marshall
- John HurtBen Devereaux
- Joy BryantJill
- Marion ZinserBayou Woman
- Maxine BarnettMama Cynthia
- Fahnlohnee R. HarrisHallie
- Deneen TylerDesk Nurse
- Ann DalrympleC.N.A.
- Trula M. MarcusNurse Trula
- Jen ApgarMadeleine Thorpe
Details
- Released
- 29 July 2005
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Ehren Kruger
- Budget
- $43M
- Box office
- $94M
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The Skeleton Key: quick answers
Is The Skeleton Key worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 2,427 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Skeleton Key?
The Skeleton Key runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Skeleton Key have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Skeleton Key. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Skeleton Key parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Skeleton Key is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Skeleton Key on?
The Skeleton Key is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Skeleton Key?
If you liked The Skeleton Key, try What Lies Beneath, The Gift, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer.
Who directed The Skeleton Key?
The Skeleton Key (2005) was directed by Iain Softley and stars Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, Peter Sarsgaard.