---
title: "Skins"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/skins-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50123
imdb_id: "tt0284494"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "R"
---

# Skins (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/skins-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Skins" (2002).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count 150-190 words.
Title: Skins
Year: 2002
Director: Chris Eyre
Based on: Novel of the same name by Adrian C. Louis
Genre: Action and Drama
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 24m
Release Date (US): 09/27/2002
Plot: An inspirational tale about the relationship between two Sioux Indian brothers living on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation.
Filming Location: South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (renamed the fictional Beaver Creek Indian Reservation in the film).
Source [4] (Minecraft) is irrelevant.
Draft 1:
        Skins is a 2002 American feature film directed by Chris Eyre. The movie is categorized under the genres of action and drama and carries an R rating. It has a runtime of 1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Eyre
- **Networks / Studios**: First Look Pictures, Starz! Encore Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Graham Greene** as *Mogie Yellow Lodge*
- **Eric Schweig** as *Rudy Yellow Lodge*
- **Gary Farmer** as *Verdell Weasel Tail*
- **Noah Watts** as *Herbie Yellow Lodge*
- **Lois Red Elk** as *Aunt Helen*
- **Michelle Thrush** as *Stella*
- **Nathaniel Arcand** as *Teen Mogie*
- **Chaske Spencer** as *Teen Rudy*
- **Joseph American Horse** as *Panhandler*
- **Wilda Asimont** as *Neighbor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Skins online?
Skins is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Skins worth watching?
Skins holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Skins and when was it released?
Skins is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Skins?
Skins was directed by Chris Eyre.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Skins — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50123)
- [Skins (2002 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skins_%282002_film%29)
- [Skins (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50123-skins/cast)
- [Minecraft Skins - Browse & Download Free Skins | Laby](https://laby.net/skins)

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