The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
“There is a world hidden within our own.”
Synopsis
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones (2013) International Trailer [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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Lily Collins
Clary Fray
Jamie Campbell Bower
Jace Wayland
Robert Sheehan
Simon Lewis
Kevin Zegers
Alec Lightwood
Jemima West
Isabelle Lightwood
Lena Headey
Jocelyn Fray
Aidan Turner
Luke Garroway
Jared Harris
Hodge Starkweather
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Valentine
Kevin Durand
Pangborn
Harry Van Gorkum
Alaric
Godfrey Gao
Magnus Bane
CCH Pounder
Dorothea
Robert Maillet
Blackwell
Stephen R. Hart
Brother Jeremiah
Chad Connell
Lambert
Chris Ratz
Eric
Elyas M'Barek
The Vampire Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$35.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Zwart
- Screenplay & Story
- I. Marlene King, Jessica Postigo
- Original Score
- Atli Örvarsson
- Original Title
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $95.4M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Unique Features, Mister Smith Entertainment, Don Carmody Productions, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Zwart
I. Marlene King, Jessica Postigo, Cassandra Clare
Atli Örvarsson
Geir Hartly Andreassen
Jacqueline Carmody
Robert Kulzer, Don Carmody, Michael Lynne, Robert Shaye, Dylan Sellers
Department Leadership Roster
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
I. Marlene King
Screenplay
Harald Zwart
Director
Robert Kulzer
Producer
Jessica Postigo
Screenplay
Don Carmody
Producer
Atli Örvarsson
Original Music Composer
Geir Hartly Andreassen
Director of Photography
François Séguin
Production Design
Jacqueline Carmody
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones about?
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
Who directed The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was directed by Harald Zwart.
Who stars in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The principal cast of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones includes Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West.
When was The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones released and how long is it?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $95.4M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was composed by Atli Örvarsson.
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones based on a book or true story?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cassandra Clare".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).