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Down to the Bone

Seen it?

2004 | 104 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for people who love relationship stories and anyone who values honest, human stories. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse. A good follow-up to Eyes Wide Shut or The Panic in Needle Park. It deals with hard things honestly.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A woman stuck in a stale marriage struggles to raise her children and manage her secret drug habit. But when winter comes to her small town, her balancing act begins to come crashing down.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $44K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Debra Granik

  • Vera FarmigaIrene Morrison
  • Hugh DillonBob
  • Clint JordanSteve Morrison
  • Caridad 'La Bruja' De La LuzLucy
  • Jasper DanielsBen Morrison
  • Taylor FoxhallJason Morrison
  • Giles PenderghastPet Store Clerk
  • Terry McKennaGene
  • Richard LieskeRichard
  • Hector VasquezHector