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Skin Deep 1989

“The comedy that glows in the dark.”

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What is Skin Deep?

Skin Deep is a 1989 film directed as a comedy, romance, and drama that follows hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton as he spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Left alone and crippled by writer's block, Zach engages in casual relationships and one-night stands while his drinking becomes more severe, eventually confronting his demons with the help of a bartender and his therapist.

Type
Film
Year
1989
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Mar 3, 1989
Studios
Morgan Creek Entertainment, Beco Films
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Romance #Comedy #Drama

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Skin Deep is a 1989 film directed as a comedy, romance, and drama that follows hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton as he spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Left alone and crippled by writer's block, Zach engages in casual relationships and one-night stands while his drinking becomes more severe, eventually confronting his demons with the help of a bartender and his therapist.

The film was produced by Morgan Creek Productions and released by 20th Century Fox on March 3, 1989, grossing $45 million against an $8.5 million budget while receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics.

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“Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress leave.”

Reasons to watch
  • Follows a hard-drinking novelist dealing with writer's block and the departure of his wife and mistress.
  • Features encounters with casual relationships, one-night stands, a bartender, and a therapist.
  • Combines elements of romance, comedy, and drama across a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.
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  • It received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release.

Watch it if you want to see a hard-drinking novelist confront his demons regarding women and alcohol.

The film blends romance, comedy, and drama genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB), though specific current streaming services are not detailed in the provided sources.

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The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and grossed $45 million against an $8.5 million budget.

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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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Skin Deep is a feature-length film released on March 3, 1989, rather than a television series with episodes.

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