IMDb 6.5 2023 HD

Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin

Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin

2023
Documentary Music
92 min NR United Kingdom
6.9 / 10
6.5 IMDB

A portrait of musician and artist Peter Doherty as he tries to pursue his musical career while battling his addiction. Torn between the needs of his inner life…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Katia de Vidas
Starring
Pete Doherty

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Sophia Chen
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

An intimate and often poignant exploration, 'Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin' delves into the complexities of a life lived under intense scrutiny and personal struggle. The film’s focus on Doherty’s battle with addiction is handled with…

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Julian Croft
Mar 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This documentary is a masterclass in empathetic filmmaking, offering a profound and often heartbreaking look at Peter Doherty's life. 'Stranger In My Own Skin' doesn't shy away from the devastating realities of addiction, but crucially, it frames it…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin' is precisely what its title suggests: a journey into the labyrinthine mind of a notorious artist. The film bravely confronts Doherty's addiction, exploring the constant push and pull between his inner…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A deeply affecting portrait, 'Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin' succeeds by stripping away the rock and roll mythos to reveal the human at its core. The film is less about the music itself and more about…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a starkly honest, if at times difficult, watch. 'Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin' offers an unflinching gaze into the musician's ongoing battle with addiction, presenting it not as a lifestyle choice but as a…

FAQs

The documentary tackles Peter Doherty's addiction by framing it as a misunderstood disease. It portrays his struggle to overcome these demons as a central conflict, highlighting the challenges he faces in balancing his inner life with the demands of the outside world and his musical career. The film aims for an honest confrontation with this aspect of his life.