Gone Girl
2014
ThrillerMysteryDrama
Susie Salmon is brutally murdered and inhabits a surreal in-between realm where she peers down on her loved ones trying to move on. Torn between guiding her family toward healing and taking vengeance, she wrestles with letting go. From her vantage point, she witnesses her parents’ grief, her sister’s courage, and the unraveling of her killer. Through compassionate observation, Susie fosters connection and growth on Earth, ultimately achieving a form of redemption and peace as her family heals around “the lovely bones” of her memory.
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The Lovely Bones Casts
The Lovely Bones is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:
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The Lovely Bones Directors
Peter Jackson
The Lovely Bones Writers
Fran Walsh
Philippa Boyens
Peter Jackson
The Lovely Bones Producers
Carolynne Cunningham
Fran Walsh
Peter Jackson
Aimee Peyronnet
Target Audience
PG 13 (implied atmosphere/violence)
Story
After 14 year old Susie Salmon is murdered, her spirit inhabits a liminal space between Earth and the afterlife—the “In-Between”—where she must watch her grieving family search for her killer while struggling herself between seeking revenge or letting them heal. Susie’s spectral observations guide the audience through grief, love, and closure, as she ultimately helps her family move forward while she finds peace.
Duration
135 minutes (2 h 15 m)
Country of Origin
United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand
Release Date
Limited US release December 11, 2009; wide release January 15, 2010; NZ release December 26, 2009
Shooting Locations
These locations were selected for The Lovely Bones shooting:
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Pennsylvania (USA) and New Zealand
Supported Languages
You can watch The Lovely Bones in multiple languages:
English
Box Office Performance
Budget
$65 million
Box Office
~$93.6 million worldwide (approx. $44.1M US/Canada, $49.5M overseas)
IMDB Rating
Rating for The Lovely Bones by IMDB:
