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The Lovely Bones

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
168K
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POPULARITY
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The Lovely Bones (2009)
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  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Thriller
Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from purgatory. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal... Read allCenters on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from purgatory. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from purgatory. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
168K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,562
238
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Saoirse Ronan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Saoirse Ronan
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    • 762User reviews
    • 311Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 46 nominations total

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    "Are You the Salmon Girl?" from The Lovely Bones
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    "Are You the Salmon Girl?" from The Lovely Bones
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    The Lovely Bones: World Premiere
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    Saoirse Ronan and Nikki SooHoo in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Saoirse Ronan in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Stanley Tucci and Saoirse Ronan in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Saoirse Ronan in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Mark Wahlberg, Rose McIver, Saoirse Ronan, and Christian Ashdale in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Susan Sarandon and Saoirse Ronan in The Lovely Bones (2009)
    Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz in The Lovely Bones (2009)

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    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Abigail Salmonas Abigail Salmon
    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Jack Salmonas Jack Salmon
    Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan
    • Susie Salmonas Susie Salmon
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Grandma Lynnas Grandma Lynn
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • George Harveyas George Harvey
    Michael Imperioli
    Michael Imperioli
    • Len Fenermanas Len Fenerman
    Rose McIver
    Rose McIver
    • Lindsey Salmonas Lindsey Salmon
    Christian Ashdale
    Christian Ashdale
    • Buckley Salmonas Buckley Salmon
    Reece Ritchie
    Reece Ritchie
    • Ray Singhas Ray Singh
    Carolyn Dando
    • Ruth Connorsas Ruth Connors
    Nikki SooHoo
    Nikki SooHoo
    • Hollyas Holly
    • (as Nikki Soohoo)
    Andrew James Allen
    Andrew James Allen
    • Samuel Heckleras Samuel Heckler
    Jake Abel
    Jake Abel
    • Brian Nelsonas Brian Nelson
    AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka
    • Clarissaas Clarissa
    Tom McCarthy
    Tom McCarthy
    • Principal Cadenas Principal Caden
    Stink Fisher
    Stink Fisher
    • Mr. Connorsas Mr. Connors
    Evelyn Lennon
    • Susie Salmon (aged 3 years)as Susie Salmon (aged 3 years)
    Stefania LaVie Owen
    Stefania LaVie Owen
    • Flora Hernandezas Flora Hernandez
    • (as Stefania Owen)
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
      • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
      • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Saoirse Ronan landed the role of Susie Salmon based on an audition tape she sent in. They were so impressed by the tape that no meetings or further auditions were necessary before offering her the lead role in this movie.
    • Goofs
      George Harvey had to have dug out a rather large amount of earth to build the underground room where he murdered Susie. When we see him luring Susie into the room there is no pile of dirt anywhere in view. He would have also had to use the dirt to fill in the hole after dismantling the room. Where did all of that dirt go? Additionally, he digs this deep underground room in one night, in the middle of winter, using only a shovel. This is impossible since, in Pennsylvania, the ground is typically frozen solid throughout the winter, and deep digging cannot be done without special equipment, such as a steam shovel.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Susie Salmon: [voiceover] When my mother came to my room, I realized that all this time, I'd been waiting for her. I had been waiting so long, I was afraid she wouldn't come.

      Abigail Salmon: [whispering] I love you, Susie.

      Susie Salmon: [voiceover] Nobody notices when we leave. I mean, the moment when we really choose to go. At best you might feel a whisper, or the wave of a whisper, undulating down. My name is Salmon, like the fish. First name: Susie. I was 14 years old, when I was murdered, on December 6, 1973. I was here for a moment. And then I was gone. I wish you all a long and happy life.

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      Featured in The Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 27 November 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Brian Eno, Rhett Davies and Robert Wyatt
      Performed by Brian Eno
      Courtesy Of Virgin Records Ltd.
      Under License From EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews762

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    Top review
    Pearls Before Swine
    This movie shouldn't be my cup of tea. I'm pretty cynical and my favourite film genres are sci-fi and horror in that order. However, this film blew me away.

    I don't understand all of the negative reviews concentrating on the CGI. It's supposed to be depicting an other-worldly realm between earth and heaven - what do you expect / want to see if you go to Heaven, grim city streets with alleys full of garbage and low-lifes? I found the imagery to be exactly what I would hope from heaven - endless possibilities bounded only by imagination - and it delivered that feeling.

    As for the plot and the acting, I thought it was first-rate from start to finish.

    If you still have a soul in this cynical world then I'm sure you'll like it - don't listen to the miserable horde.
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    • Jul 26, 2011

    FAQ5

    • How is Susie killed?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • New Zealand
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hình Hài Dấu Yêu
    • Filming locations
      • Royersford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Film4
      • WingNut Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,114,232
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $116,616
      • Dec 13, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $93,621,340
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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