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The Soft Skin (1964) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 227 TMDB members. Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.

Runtime
1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
April 20, 1964
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 227 votes
Director
François Truffaut
Starring
Françoise Dorléac, Jean Desailly, Nelly Benedetti, Daniel Ceccaldi
Language
French
Original title
La Peau douce
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is The Soft Skin?
The Soft Skin is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Soft Skin rated?
The Soft Skin is rated NR in the US.
Is The Soft Skin a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Soft Skin?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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