The Lovely Bones
“The story of a life and everything that came after...”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Saoirse Ronan
Susie Salmon
Mark Wahlberg
Jack Salmon
Rachel Weisz
Abigail Salmon
Susan Sarandon
Grandma Lynn
Stanley Tucci
George Harvey
Rose McIver
Lindsey Salmon
Michael Imperioli
Len Fenerman
Carolyn Dando
Ruth Connors
Christian Ashdale
Buckley Salmon
Reece Ritchie
Ray Singh
Nikki SooHoo
Holly
Jake Abel
Brian Nelson
AJ Michalka
Clarissa
Tom McCarthy
Principal Caden
Stink Fisher
Mr. Connors
Evelyn Lennon
Susie Salmon (aged 3 years)
Andrew James Allen
Samuel Heckler
Stefania LaVie Owen
Flora Hernandez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Royal Film Performance
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 15, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$93.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$28.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
- Original Score
- Brian Eno
- Original Title
- The Lovely Bones
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $93.6M
- Production Studios
- WingNut Films, DreamWorks Pictures, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jackson
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Alice Sebold
Brian Eno
Andrew Lesnie
Jabez Olssen
Tessa Ross, Marc Ashton, Aimée Peyronnet, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Ashton
Producer
Fran Walsh
Screenplay
Brian Eno
Original Music Composer
Naomi Shohan
Production Design
Jabez Olssen
Editor
Aimée Peyronnet
Producer
Philippa Boyens
Producer
Peter Jackson
Producer
Fran Walsh
Producer
Philippa Boyens
Screenplay
Peter Jackson
Screenplay
Anne Bruning
Producer
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Carolynne Cunningham
Producer
Peter Jackson
Director
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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 Lovely Bones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lovely Bones about?
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.
Who directed The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in The Lovely Bones?
The principal cast of The Lovely Bones includes Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci.
When was The Lovely Bones released and how long is it?
The Lovely Bones was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $93.6M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Lovely Bones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovely Bones was composed by Brian Eno.
Is The Lovely Bones based on a book or true story?
The Lovely Bones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Sebold".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lovely Bones?
The Lovely Bones holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); 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.).