To the Bone (2017)

A young woman, dealing with anorexia, meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.

Director:

Marti Noxon

Writer:

Marti Noxon

Stars:

Rebekah Kennedy, Lily Collins, Dana L. Wilson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rebekah Kennedy	...	Penny
Lily Collins	...	Ellen
Dana L. Wilson	...	Margo (as Dana Wilson)
Ziah Colon	...	Angel
Joanna Sanchez	...	Rosa
Liana Liberato	...	Kelly
Carrie Preston	...	Susan
Don O. Knowlton	...	Jack
Valerie Palincar	...	Mother
Hana Hayes	...	Chloe
Keanu Reeves	...	Dr. Beckham
Kathryn Prescott	...	Anna
Lindsey McDowell	...	Kendra
Alex Sharp	...	Luke
Retta	...	Lobo

Storyline

Ellen is a 20 year old woman struggling with anorexia nervosa. In the midst of family problems and her own fears, she is accepted into a group home run by an unusual doctor. Through the people she meets and the journey she takes, Ellen follows a path of self discovery and acceptance that will lead her to a surprising place she never would have thought possible

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Plot Keywords:

eating disorder | anorexia | reference to tumblr | sketch artist | sister sister relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 July 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az do kosci

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

AMBI Group, Sparkhouse Media, Mockingbird Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The lyrical song in the trailer is "Something Worth Fighting For" by Josh Auer.

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Quotes

Kendra: Damn, Dr. Beck! Are you trying to turn me straight?
[Luke whistles]
Dr. William Beckham: That's a different program.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Keanu Reeves/Cat Deeley/Ali Kolbert (2017)

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Soundtracks

Honeybody
Written by Kaoru Ishibashi
Performed by Kishi Bashi
Courtesy of Joyful Noise Recordings
By arrangement with Terrorbird Media

User Reviews

Not Indicative of what an Eating Disorder is.

Now, this is purely my opinion and if you disagree all the power to you. However, I have struggled with anorexia for most of my life, since I was seven in fact. I was lucky enough to never end up in a clinic, but I do know what they are like. This whole "we won't force you to eat or do room searches" just isn't accurate. If you do get to the point where you have to do inpatient, it's nothing like this. You can expect to sit with others and finish your food in a certain amount of time, and you have to (or say hello to the tube or soylent). You can expect room searches for things such as vomit stashes, diet pills, razors, and just about anything else. Forget trying to secretly burn calories because they will literally sit you down and have some one watch you to make sure you aren't so much as tapping a finger.

On the other hand I think this movie did it's best and I appreciate all the actors and directors hard work. However I really don't think this portrays what living with an eating disorder is like. The control aspect they definitely nailed, how family members handle disorders and inpatient treatment I feel was gravely off. Of course I only have my experience and those that have been willing to share theirs with me.