The Lovely Bones (2009)
English drama film directed by Peter Jackson
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 135 min
- Released
- 11 December 2009
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Lovely Bones has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 11 December 2009. It is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Cast
- Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Saoirse Ronan, Rose McIver, Jake Abel, Charlie Saxton, AJ Michalka, Reece Ritchie, Tom McCarthy
- Cinematography
- Andrew Lesnie
- Editing
- Jabez Olssen
- Music
- Brian Eno
- Written by
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
- Produced by
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Carolynne Cunningham
- Production
- Film4 Productions
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix, Fandango
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $65 million
- Box office
- $93.6 million
- Based on
- The Lovely Bones
- Set in
- Pennsylvania
- Filmed in
- New Zealand
- Country
- New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 December 2009
- First shown
- 24 November 2009 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes, or 135 min.
When did The Lovely Bones release?
The Lovely Bones released on 11 December 2009.
Who directed The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones is directed by Peter Jackson.
Who is in the cast of The Lovely Bones?
The cast of The Lovely Bones includes Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Saoirse Ronan.
Where can I watch The Lovely Bones online?
The Lovely Bones streams on Netflix.
How much did The Lovely Bones earn at the box office?
The Lovely Bones grossed $93.6 million on a budget of $65 million.
What is The Lovely Bones rated in the US?
The Lovely Bones is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Lovely Bones based on a true story or a book?
The Lovely Bones is based on The Lovely Bones.
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