Skin Deep (1989): movie guide

What is Skin Deep about?

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.

Cast highlights

Skin Deep features John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Julianne Phillips, Chelsea Field. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1989-03-03. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (96 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Skin Deep?

Skin Deep is listed as Romance, Comedy, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Skin Deep?

Skin Deep runs about 97 minutes.

Who stars in Skin Deep?

Cast highlights include John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Julianne Phillips, Chelsea Field.

Does Cinema Box stream Skin Deep?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Skin Deep?

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