Under the Skin Leaves Netflix and Lands on Tubi
Scarlett Johansson’s provocative sci-fi thriller Under the Skin has left Netflix, but viewers can now stream the film for free on Tubi. The 2013 psychological feature departed Netflix after October 31, 2026, shifting its streaming footprint as distribution rights continue to bounce across different platforms.
Directed and co-written by Jonathan Glazer, the movie stars Johansson as an extraterrestrial visitor roaming highways in disguise. A24 acquired the 108-minute indie after a brief festival run, releasing it to theaters on April 4, 2014. The production struggled commercially upon its initial theatrical debut.
Box Office Disappointment Matched by Critical Acclaim
While studio blockbusters often dominate weekend box office charts, Under the Skin took a different path. The film grossed roughly $9.1 million against a production budget of $13.3 million, while other reported figures list a budget exceeding $13 million with a gross of $7.4 million. Despite failing to draw large crowds—earning a 55% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes—the movie became an immediate critical darling, securing an 84% approval rating from critics.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier premiered on the exact same April weekend in 2014, drawing the vast majority of mainstream moviegoers away from Glazer’s indie experiment and leaving Johansson’s MCU alter ego, Black Widow, to dominate multiplex headlines.
From Michael Faber’s Novel to Hidden Camera Sequences
The film is loosely based on Michael Faber’s 2000 novel of the same name, a project Glazer spent years developing. Early in the adaptation process, the director envisioned a larger-budget feature co-led by Brad Pitt before scaling the concept down into an intimate, unsettling character study.
Before Johansson secured the role of the extraterrestrial entity credited solely as “the Female,” several other actresses were considered for the part, including Gemma Arterton, Abbie Cornish, Eva Green, January Jones, and Olivia Wilde. The supporting cast ultimately featured Paul Brannigan as Andrew, Kryštof Hádek as The Swimmer, Adam Pearson as The Deformed Man, and motorcycle racer Jeremy McWilliams as The Bad Man.
Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Skin
Where can I watch Under the Skin for free now?
Following its departure from Netflix after October 31, 2026, the film is available to stream entirely for free on Tubi.
Who directed Under the Skin?
Jonathan Glazer directed and co-wrote the 2013 psychological thriller, later going on to direct the 2023 Oscar winner The Zone of Interest.
What is the runtime and rating of the movie?
The film runs for 108 minutes and carries an R rating for nudity, sexual content, violent content, and alien themes.
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