To the Bone (2017)
A young woman's intimate, melancholy journey toward self-acceptance unfolds with earnest, measured bleakness.
A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
How intense is To the Bone?
To the Bone has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What To the Bone feels like
- Tone
- bleakearnestmelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream To the Bone
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is To the Bone scary?
No. To the Bone is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is To the Bone gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is To the Bone sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is To the Bone?
To the Bone runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream To the Bone?
To the Bone is streaming on Netflix.
Does To the Bone have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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