The Lovely Bones (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, The Lovely Bones is a fantasy and drama film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 136 minutes. “The story of a life and everything that came after...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Lovely Bones stars Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, Rachel Weisz as Abigail Salmon, Mark Wahlberg as Jack Salmon and Susan Sarandon as Grandma Lynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Lovely Bones has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $93.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lovely Bones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lovely Bones tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lovely Bones (2009)?
- In US, The Lovely Bones is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lovely Bones worth watching?
- The Lovely Bones holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lovely Bones?
- The Lovely Bones stars Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.
- When was The Lovely Bones released?
- The Lovely Bones was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.