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The Lovely Bones

2009·Movie·PG-13·136 min·7.1(4,965)

The story of a life and everything that came after...

After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

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Where to watch The Lovely Bones in United States

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Where is The Lovely Bones streaming around the world?

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United StatesKanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones is a 2009 English-language fantasy and drama film directed by Peter Jackson. The cast is led by Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 5000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

The Lovely Bones was produced by WingNut Films, DreamWorks Pictures, and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom and New Zealand. It was released on December 26, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $65 million, it went on to gross $94 million worldwide.

Director
Peter Jackson
Writers
Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens
Release date
December 26, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, New Zealand
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$94 million
Production
WingNut Films, DreamWorks Pictures, Film4 Productions
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The Lovely Bones cast & crew

The Lovely Bones was directed by Peter Jackson and written by Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, and Philippa Boyens.

The cast features Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, Mark Wahlberg as Jack Salmon, Rachel Weisz as Abigail Salmon, Susan Sarandon as Grandma Lynn, Stanley Tucci as George Harvey, and Rose McIver as Lindsey Salmon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian Eno, cinematography is by Andrew Lesnie, and it was produced by Carolynne Cunningham and Anne Bruning.

Is The Lovely Bones worth watching?

The Lovely Bones holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 4,965 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy fantasy and drama, The Lovely Bones is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Lovely Bones

In United States, you can stream The Lovely Bones on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Lovely Bones

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Susie Salmon

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Jack Salmon

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Abigail Salmon

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Grandma Lynn

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

George Harvey

Rose McIver

Rose McIver

Lindsey Salmon

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Len Fenerman

Carolyn Dando

Carolyn Dando

Ruth Connors

Christian Ashdale

Christian Ashdale

Buckley Salmon

Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

Ray Singh

Nikki SooHoo

Nikki SooHoo

Holly

Jake Abel

Jake Abel

Brian Nelson

The Lovely Bones — FAQs

Where can I watch The Lovely Bones in United States?

The Lovely Bones is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is The Lovely Bones on Kanopy?

Yes — The Lovely Bones is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The Lovely Bones in?

The Lovely Bones is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Lovely Bones?

The Lovely Bones runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

What is The Lovely Bones rated?

The Lovely Bones is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 4,965 ratings.

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