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Summary Based on the acclaimed novel by Scott Heim, Mysterious Skin explores the hearts and minds of two very different boys who come to find the key to their future happiness lies in the exorcism of their collective demons. [Tartan Films]

Mysterious Skin
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
74
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 71 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary Based on the acclaimed novel by Scott Heim, Mysterious Skin explores the hearts and minds of two very different boys who come to find the key to their future happiness lies in the exorcism of their collective demons. [Tartan Films]

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
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84% Positive
27 Reviews
13% Mixed
4 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
74
84% Positive
27 Reviews
13% Mixed
4 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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Universal Acclaim Based on 71 User Ratings
8.1
89% Positive
63 Ratings
6% Mixed
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6% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 71 User Ratings
8.1
89% Positive
63 Ratings
6% Mixed
4 Ratings
6% Negative
4 Ratings

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Production Company Antidote Films (I), Desperate Pictures, Fortissimo Films
Release Date May 6, 2005
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating Unrated
Genres
Tagline Two boys. One can't remember. The other can't forget.
Seattle International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
2 Nominations
Brisbane International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination