The Lovely Bones
Seen it?2009 | 136 min | Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it, though it had just 31% on Rotten Tomatoes. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
31% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$94 million worldwide on a $65 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Jackson
- Saoirse RonanSusie Salmon
- Mark WahlbergJack Salmon
- Rachel WeiszAbigail Salmon
- Susan SarandonGrandma Lynn
- Stanley TucciGeorge Harvey
- Rose McIverLindsey Salmon
- Michael ImperioliLen Fenerman
- Carolyn DandoRuth Connors
- Christian AshdaleBuckley Salmon
- Reece RitchieRay Singh