The Bone Collector (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, The Bone Collector is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 118 minutes. “Two cops on the trail of a serial killer. They must see as one... They must act as one... They must think as one... Before another victim falls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rookie cop, Amelia Donaghy reluctantly teams with Lincoln Rhyme – formerly the department's top homicide detective but now paralyzed as a result of a spinal injury – to catch a grisly serial killer dubbed 'The Bone Collector'. The murderer's special signature is to leave tantalizing clues based on the grim remains of his crimes.
Who’s in it. The Bone Collector stars Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme, Angelina Jolie as Amelia Donaghy, Queen Latifah as Thelma and Michael Rooker as Captain Howard Cheney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bone Collector has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $151.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and 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 Bone Collector page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bone Collector tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bone Collector (1999)?
- In US, The Bone Collector is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Bone Collector worth watching?
- The Bone Collector holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bone Collector?
- The Bone Collector stars Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker and Michael McGlone.
- When was The Bone Collector released?
- The Bone Collector was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.