

The Lovely Bones
“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.
Where to watch The Lovely Bones in United States
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Where is The Lovely Bones streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Susie Salmon

Mark Wahlberg
Jack Salmon

Rachel Weisz
Abigail Salmon

Susan Sarandon
Grandma Lynn

Stanley Tucci
George Harvey

Rose McIver
Lindsey Salmon

Michael Imperioli
Len Fenerman

Carolyn Dando
Ruth Connors

Christian Ashdale
Buckley Salmon

Reece Ritchie
Ray Singh

Nikki SooHoo
Holly

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.











