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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic336.2Rotten Tomatoes13%58%
IMDb5.8Metacritic336.2Rotten Tomatoes13%58%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

There is a world hidden within our own.

In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
Urban Fantasy AdventureSupernatural CreaturesComing-of-Age QuestMagical World-BuildingTeen RomanceAction-PackedSecret SocietyGood vs EvilProphecy Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Harald Zwart, Dug Rotstein
Written by:
I. Marlene King, Jessica Postigo, Cassandra Clare
Produced by:
Robert Shaye, Hartley Gorenstein, Hartley Gorenstein
Composed by:
Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Jessie J

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones legally?

Netflix

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

2 h 10 min

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones runs 2 h 10 min.

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

Critics23
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones higher (59) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$95 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $95 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones use?

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TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, including Action Girl, Creepy Good, Romantic Rain.