Under the Skin is leaving Netflix on Halloween weekend: Where to watch Scarlett Johansson’s film for free

Thirteen years after the release of Scarlett Johansson’s sci-fi film 'Under the Skin' is finding a new audience on streaming platform. But its time on Netflix is coming to an end, with the movie scheduled to leave the platform on October 31, 2026. Viewers who have yet to watch it can still look for the film on free streaming services.

Where to Watch Under the Skin for Free

Netflix subscribers have time until October 31 to watch Under the Skin before its scheduled departure. So it can be a good watch for Halloween.

But viewers can also watch Under the Skin for free on these platforms, Tubi, Roku, Pluto TV & Fandango. However, the availability may vary by region and you can check each service before settling on where to watch.


The film’s return to the streaming conversation comes after it reached No. 10 on Moviefone’s Netflix streaming chart, according to ComicBook.com. The renewed attention has put Johansson’s unusual sci-fi role back in the spotlight more than a decade after the movie first arrived in theaters.

The Strange Story Behind Scarlett Johansson’s Sci-Fi Film

Directed by Jonathan Glazer, Under the Skin follows an unnamed alien who takes the form of a woman and drives around Scotland, picking up men she meets. Johansson plays the mysterious figure whose encounters appear ordinary at first but conceal a much darker purpose.

The men she targets are lured to isolated locations, where they disappear. As the story unfolds, the film gradually reveals more about the woman’s identity and what she is doing.

Based on Michel Faber’s 2000 novel of the same name, the 2013 movie takes an unconventional approach to science fiction as instead of explaining everything directly, it leaves much of its story to unfold through unsettling encounters and an eerie atmosphere.

Why Under the Skin Is Still Finding Viewers

Under the Skin did not make back its reported $13.3 million budget at the box office, earning $7.2 million. However, it received critical praise and has appeared on lists of the best films of the 21st century.

Its latest streaming attention has brought the movie to viewers who may have missed it when it was released. With its Netflix departure approaching, those interested in Johansson’s performance can watch it on the platform before the end of October or check the free services where it may be available.

The movie’s exit from Netflix does not mean viewers have run out of places to look for it. Tubi, Roku, Pluto TV and Fandango remain options to check for those hoping to watch without paying for another subscription.