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The Lovely Bones(2009)

2h 16mFantasy, DramaEnglish
7.1/10
4,959 user ratings

The story of a life and everything that came after...

Overview

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.

Director

Peter Jackson

Studio

WingNut Films

Budget

$65M

Revenue

$94M

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Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

as Susie Salmon

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

as Jack Salmon

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

as Abigail Salmon

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

as Grandma Lynn

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

as George Harvey

Rose McIver

Rose McIver

as Lindsey Salmon

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

as Len Fenerman

Carolyn Dando

Carolyn Dando

as Ruth Connors

Christian Ashdale

Christian Ashdale

as Buckley Salmon

Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

as Ray Singh

Nikki SooHoo

Nikki SooHoo

as Holly

Jake Abel

Jake Abel

as Brian Nelson

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2009

Runtime

2h 16m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$65M

Box Office

$94M

Production Companies

WingNut Films • DreamWorks Pictures • Film4 Productions

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Where can I watch The Lovely Bones?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lovely Bones (2009).

What is The Lovely Bones about?

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.

Who directed The Lovely Bones?

The Lovely Bones was directed by Peter Jackson and released in 2009. It is a fantasy, drama film.

How long is The Lovely Bones?

The Lovely Bones has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).

Who stars in The Lovely Bones?

The cast of The Lovely Bones includes 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 more.

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