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Bones

2001Movie1 h 37 minR

HorrorThriller
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic426.7Rotten Tomatoes29%40%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic426.7Rotten Tomatoes29%40%

Summary

Over 20 years after his death, local legend and benefactor Jimmy Bones returns as a ghost to get revenge on those who killed him and restore his neighborhood.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Ernest R. Dickerson
Written by
Adam Simon, Tim Metcalfe
Produced by
Rupert Harvey, Peter Heller, Lloyd Segan
Music by
Elia Cmiral

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Facts

October 24, 2001 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
October 24, 2001
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Crime, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Back from the Dead, Mugging the Monster, Pretty Fly for a White Guy +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bones?"

Questions about Bones

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bones?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, Bones streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Bones worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (36).

Will Bones scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Is Bones plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Bones a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What tropes does Bones use?

Back from the DeadMugging the MonsterPretty Fly for a White GuyBig Brother InstinctEven Evil Has Loved OnesDragged Off to HellGet Out!Roaring Rampage of RevengePursued ProtagonistTrying Not to CryBumbling Henchman DuoLike Father, Unlike Sonand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Back from the Dead, Mugging the Monster, and Pretty Fly for a White Guy.