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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic336.2Rotten Tomatoes13%58%

A romantic fantasy movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, big ideas or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Urban Fantasy Adaptation
  • Teen Romance Drama
  • Shadowhunter Lore
  • Visually Glossy
  • Formulaic Plot
  • Young Adult Tropes
  • Action-Oriented Magic
  • Secret World Revealed
  • Light Gothic Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Harald Zwart
Written by
I. Marlene King, Jessica Postigo, Cassandra Clare
Produced by
Robert Kulzer, Don Carmody
Music by
Atli Örvarsson

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Facts

August 21, 2013 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released
August 21, 2013
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$95 million
Available in
49 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Action Girl, Creepy Good, Romantic Rain +9

  • Action Girl
  • Creepy Good
  • Romantic Rain
  • You Can See That, Right?
  • Cast Full of Pretty Boys
  • Death Equals Redemption
  • Tarot Troubles
  • Surprise Incest
  • I Take Offense to That Last One
  • In the Hood
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Mook Chivalry

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?"

Questions about The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

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

Netflix

In the United States, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (6 of 10) and mystery (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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

Action GirlCreepy GoodRomantic RainYou Can See That, Right?Cast Full of Pretty BoysDeath Equals RedemptionTarot TroublesSurprise IncestI Take Offense to That Last OneIn the HoodAdaptation Dye-JobMook Chivalryand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Action Girl, Creepy Good, and Romantic Rain.