Skin Deep_
"The comedy that glows in the dark."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Skin Deep earned $45.0M worldwide on a $8.5M budget — a 429% return on investment.
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Year context
Skin Deep was released 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (20)
John Ritter
Zach
Vincent Gardenia
Barney
Alyson Reed
Alex
Joel Brooks
Jake
Julianne Phillips
Molly
Chelsea Field
Amy
Peter Donat
Sparky
Don Gordon
Curt
Nina Foch
Alex's Mother
Denise Crosby
Angie
Michael Kidd
Dr. Westford
DeeDee Rescher
Bernice
Bryan Genesse
Rick
Bo Foxworth
Greg
Raye Hollitt
Lonnie
JM
Jean Marie McKee
Rebecca
Brenda Swanson
Emily
Heidi Paine
Tina
Diana Barton
Helena
BH
Bobb Hopkins
Jonas
BOX OFFICE
$8.5M
Budget
$45.0M
Revenue
+429%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (85 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$8,500,000
Box Office
$45,000,000
Profit
+$36,500,000
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Skin Deep?
Skin Deep has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed Skin Deep?
Skin Deep was directed by Hulk.
Who stars in Skin Deep?
The cast of Skin Deep includes John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Julianne Phillips.
How much did Skin Deep make at the box office?
Skin Deep earned $45,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,500,000.
What is the rating of Skin Deep?
Skin Deep has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 85 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Comedy
Drama
KEYWORDS (8)
alcohol
condom
writer's block
in flagranti
author
divorce
extramarital affair
ex-wife