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title: "Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/skin-a-history-of-nudity-in-the-movies-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 722926
imdb_id: "tt11245776"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 59
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/skin-a-history-of-nudity-in-the-movies-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies.
Year: 2020.
Genre: Documentary.
Release Date: August 18, 2020 (US).
Director: Danny Wolf.
Executive Producer: Jim "Mr. Skin" McBride (also interviewed).
Distributor: Quiver Distribution.
Production Company: Plausible Films.
Runtime: 2h 11m.
Rating: NR.
Subject Matter: History of nudity in feature films from early silent days to the present.
Themes/Focus: Changes in morality, political, sociological, and artistic changes; gender inequality in presenting nude images; the revolution creating nude gender equality; evolution from silent era through #MeToo; examining moral shifts, gender dynamics, and artistic intent vs. exploitation.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | CosmoGo, Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Danny Wolf
- **Networks / Studios**: Plausible Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Malcolm McDowell** as *Self*
- **Shannon Elizabeth** as *Self*
- **Sean Young** as *Self*
- **Traci Lords** as *Self*
- **Eric Roberts** as *Self*
- **Kristanna Loken** as *Self*
- **Pam Grier** as *Self*
- **Cerina Vincent** as *Self*
- **Linda Blair** as *Self*
- **Diane Franklin** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies online?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies worth watching?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 59 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies and when was it released?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies is a feature film with a runtime of 131 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies?
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies was directed by Danny Wolf.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/722926)
- [Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin:_A_History_of_Nudity_in_the_Movies)
- [Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/722926-skin-a-history-of-nudity-in-the-movies/cast)
- [Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11245776/)

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