The story of a life and everything that came after...
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.
The Lovely Bones (2009) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Peter Jackson, released on December 26, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5,059 ratings.
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Saoirse Ronan
as Susie Salmon
Mark Wahlberg
as Jack Salmon
Rachel Weisz
as Abigail Salmon
Susan Sarandon
as Grandma Lynn
Stanley Tucci
as George Harvey
Rose McIver
as Lindsey Salmon
Michael Imperioli
as Len Fenerman
Carolyn Dando
as Ruth Connors
Christian Ashdale
as Buckley Salmon
Reece Ritchie
as Ray Singh
Nikki SooHoo
as Holly
Jake Abel
as Brian Nelson
Directed by Peter Jackson, written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson, produced by Marc Ashton, Aimée Peyronnet and Philippa Boyens.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 5,059 ratings.
Most people have probably seen The Lovely Bones by now but I will keep the spoilers to a minimum. This film will always be remembered as the breakout role for the incredible Saoirse Ronan. It will also be remembered as one of the most controversial films ever made. People tend to break off into two camps: Team Salmon or Team Harvey. It starts off innocently enough: a boy-crazy teenage girl in the 1970s is crushing…
Reviewed on December 22, 2017
This was a very good movie. I never heard of this movie so i was watching my tv,lazy day so i left this on my tv and i was really interesting movie. I will give a 9 out of 10
Reviewed on May 12, 2018
Without the rape, from the book, the movie loses all potency and gravitas. In what universe is there a Pro-Harvey/childraping/murderer?
Reviewed on October 11, 2021
The Lovely Bones (2009) is an emotional fantasy drama that explores grief, loss, and the longing for justice through the perspective of a young girl caught between life and death. While the adaptation differs significantly from the novel and softens some of its emotional impact, it stands out for its beautiful visuals and Saoirse Ronan's heartfelt performance. It is a worthwhile watch for viewers who appreciate…
Reviewed on July 14, 2026
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The main cast of The Lovely Bones (2009) includes Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci. The film was directed by Peter Jackson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Lovely Bones was released on December 26, 2009 and runs for 2h 16m.
The Lovely Bones (2009) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 5,059 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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