# Where to watch Painted Skin (2008) in the UK

> Painted Skin (2008) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 103 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Fantasy, Action, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T08:13:49.815Z)  

## Synopsis

Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Painted Skin in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Painted Skin in the UK?**

Painted Skin (2008) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Painted Skin on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Painted Skin is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/17808/painted-skin-2008
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/5F7FS2brRyRp2lSLEsuvuRBSsrt.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/17808/painted-skin-2008.json

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