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Flesh and Bone

  • 19931993
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  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.7K
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Flesh and Bone (1993)
Decades later, a son of a killer falls in love with a girl, whose family's horrifying murder he saw in childhood.
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Decades later, a son of a killer falls in love with a girl, whose family's horrifying murder he saw in childhood.Decades later, a son of a killer falls in love with a girl, whose family's horrifying murder he saw in childhood.Decades later, a son of a killer falls in love with a girl, whose family's horrifying murder he saw in childhood.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Steve Kloves
  • Writer
    • Steve Kloves
  • Stars
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Meg Ryan
    • James Caan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steve Kloves
  • Writer
    • Steve Kloves
  • Stars
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Meg Ryan
    • James Caan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    Official Trailer

    Photos46

    Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan, Gwyneth Paltrow, and James Caan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Scott Wilson in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan in Flesh and Bone (1993)
    Meg Ryan and Christopher Rydell in Flesh and Bone (1993)

    Top cast

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    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Arlis Sweeneyas Arlis Sweeney
    Meg Ryan
    Meg Ryan
    • Kay Daviesas Kay Davies
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Roy Sweeneyas Roy Sweeney
    Julia McNeal
    Julia McNeal
    • Sarah Willetsas Sarah Willets
    • (as Julia Mueller)
    Ron Kuhlman
    • Clem Willetsas Clem Willets
    Jerry Swindall
    • Young Arlisas Young Arlis
    Ryan Bohls
    • Scotty Willetsas Scotty Willets
    Ez Perez
    • Boy in Suitas Boy in Suit
    Craig Erickson
    • Tiny Tedas Tiny Ted
    Barbara Alyn Woods
    Barbara Alyn Woods
    • Cindyas Cindy
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Ginnieas Ginnie
    Joe Berryman
    Joe Berryman
    • Plump Manas Plump Man
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Elliotas Elliot
    James N. Harrell
    • Woodyas Woody
    Gerardo Johnson
    • Juanas Juan
    Héctor García
    • Nestoras Nestor
    Betsy Brantley
    • Pegas Peg
    John Hawkes
    John Hawkes
    • Groomas Groom
    • Director
      • Steve Kloves
    • Writer
      • Steve Kloves
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid were married at the time the movie was made. The pair tied the knot in 1991, but divorced in 2001.
    • Goofs
      When Arliss looks at the photo of Kay's family, the photo shown in the first shot is not the same photo as that shown a few seconds later in the close-up. In the close-up, the trees are gone from the background, the baby's hand is outstretched and you can clearly see the mother's face.
    • Quotes

      Kay: You got a pretty face, you should let the boys see it.

      Ginnie: It ain't my face the boys want to see.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Flesh and Bone/RoboCop 3/Look Who's Talking Now/A Home of Our Own/The War Room (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Music From 'The Untouchables' Original T.V. Series
      Written by Nelson Riddle, William Loose, Jack Cookerly, Emil Cadkin

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    Underrated Gem
    "Flesh and Bone" remains to be one of the great films of the nineties, sitting alongside "Bright Angel" as one of the decade's most tragically neglected classics. Perhaps the fact it contains such a high degree of subtlety was why it wasn't appreciated when it was first released, the most frequently stated criticism being that its climax is dramatically unsatisfying, yet its somber ending works perfectly. Outside of "Hurlyburly" it is unquestionably Meg Ryan's finest performance, the same going for Quaid who gives his character a quiet desperation that becomes quite devastating by the end. Caan is great as always, but it is Paltrow who really impresses, playing a role bereft of the sugary sweetness that plagued the majority of her roles that followed. Scott Wilson also shines in a small but memorable role. "Flesh and Bone" may never receive the attention it deserves, which is a shame because it is unquestionably a lyrical masterpiece, beautifully shot and acted, recalling those low-key gems of the seventies like "The Rain People". Highly recommended.
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    • carnivalofsouls
    • Apr 17, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Et ve Kemik
    • Filming locations
      • Monahans, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mirage Enterprises
      • Spring Creek Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,709,451
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,517,066
      • Nov 7, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,709,451
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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