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The Lovely Bones

2009Movie2 h 16 minPG-13

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic426.2Rotten Tomatoes30%52%

A deeply moving, wondrous fantasy movie about family and faith and meaning, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Crime Drama
  • Visually Lush & Ethereal
  • Heartbreaking Family Grief
  • Post-Mortem Perspective
  • Peter Jackson Direction
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Mystery Thriller Elements
  • Spiritual Afterlife Imagery
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Cinematic Beauty

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Peter Jackson
Written by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Produced by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Music by
Brian Eno

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Facts

December 26, 2009 · 2 h 16 min · PG-13

Released
December 26, 2009
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$94 million
Available in
104 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Shout-Out, Demoted to Extra, Hypocritical Humour +9

  • Shout-Out
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Hypocritical Humour
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Babies Ever After
  • Denser and Wackier
  • Scenery Porn
  • Papa Wolf
  • Adaptational Timespan Change
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Color Wash
  • Composite Character

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lovely Bones?"

Questions about The Lovely Bones

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lovely Bones?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, The Lovely Bones streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is The Lovely Bones worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is The Lovely Bones okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

What tropes does The Lovely Bones use?

Shout-OutDemoted to ExtraHypocritical HumourSpared by the AdaptationBabies Ever AfterDenser and WackierScenery PornPapa WolfAdaptational Timespan ChangeDrowning My SorrowsColor WashComposite Characterand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Demoted to Extra, and Hypocritical Humour.