The Lovely Bones (2009)
A murdered girl finds bittersweet solace in watching her grieving family and longing for their healing.
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.
How intense is The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Lovely Bones feels like
- Tone
- melancholybleakheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Lovely Bones
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Is The Lovely Bones for you?
Is The Lovely Bones scary?
Only a little. The Lovely Bones has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Lovely Bones gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Lovely Bones sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Lovely Bones OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones runs 2h 16m.
Where can I stream The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does The Lovely Bones have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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