Scarlett Johansson’s R-Rated Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Under the Skin’ Streams for Free on Tubi in April 2026

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Three years into her role with Marvel, starring in films like Iron Man 2, Scarlett Johansson delivered a strikingly unusual and mature film: the sci-fi thriller Under the Skin. This independent movie, also connected to the director of The Zone of Interest, explores thought-provoking themes alongside its futuristic story. While it didn’t perform well in theaters initially, Under the Skin has gained a dedicated following and is now becoming more accessible, as it will soon be available to stream for free.

Next month, on April 1st, Scarlett Johansson’s unusual and mature sci-fi film, Under the Skin, will be available to stream on Tubi. Tubi is a free, ad-supported platform where you can watch movies without even needing to create an account! Under the Skin is just one of many excellent, but often overlooked, sci-fi movies coming to the service. It would pair well with Duncan Jones’ Moon, featuring Sam Rockwell – they’re very different films, but together they’d make a fantastic double feature for sci-fi fans.

The film Under the Skin, inspired by Michel Faber’s 2000 novel, features Scarlett Johansson as an alien who takes the form of a woman. She travels around Scotland, specifically Glasgow and the Highlands, in a van, picking up men. She doesn’t just pick them up, though – she lures them with manipulation, then studies and ultimately consumes them. It’s a bizarre and unusual story, perfectly suited for an independent film. Interestingly, the story also draws inspiration from actual Scottish folklore.

What Is ‘Under the Skin’ Based On?

The film Under the Skin, like Michel Faber’s novel of the same name, draws significant inspiration from a Scottish folktale about the Baobhan Sith. These creatures, originating in the Scottish Highlands, were said to appear to hunters as beautiful women wearing green dresses. They would lure the hunters in before revealing their monstrous true forms – complete with deer hooves instead of feet – and then kill and devour them. While a chilling tale, it’s actually less gruesome than some other stories from Celtic and Gaelic folklore.

While inspired by the myth of the Baobhan Sith, Under the Skin isn’t a straightforward retelling. The film combines that legend with a science fiction story about aliens observing humanity. Even after 13 years, it remains one of Scarlett Johansson’s most unique and thought-provoking roles, and it’s easy to see why the movie has gained a dedicated following.

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2026-03-28 23:02