Donkey Skin (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1970, Donkey Skin is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 90 minutes. “The skin of an animal hid her captivating beauty that only a prince could discover!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.
Who’s in it. Donkey Skin stars Catherine Deneuve as La princesse "Peau d'âne", Jacques Perrin as Le prince charmant, Jean Marais as Le roi and Delphine Seyrig as La fée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Donkey Skin has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donkey Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donkey Skin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donkey Skin (1970)?
- In US, Donkey Skin is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Donkey Skin worth watching?
- Donkey Skin holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Donkey Skin?
- Donkey Skin stars Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Perrin, Jean Marais, Delphine Seyrig and Fernand Ledoux.
- When was Donkey Skin released?
- Donkey Skin was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.