Tagline: The story of life and everything that came after.
Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, and directed by Oscar winner Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Jackson & Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens, “The Lovely Bones” centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family – and her killer – from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon star along with Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan.
An adaptation of the Alice Sebold best-selling novel, “The Lovely Bones” tells the story of Susie Salmon, who is murdered, but continues to observe her family on Earth after her death. Although she is detached from the world she once knew, Susie witnesses the impact of her loss on her loved ones, whilst her killer skillfully covers his tracks and prepares to murder again. In a tone that is both emotionally truthful, and darkly humorous, Susie tries to balance her desire for vengeance against the love she feels for her family and her need to see them heal; and ultimately comes to understand that the concept of family can encompass both the living and the dead.
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The Lovely Bones
Starring by: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Saoirse Ronan
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Screenplay by: Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
Release: December 11, 2009
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material involving disturbing violent content and images, and some language.
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Box Office Totals
Domestic: $44,114,232 (47.1%)
Foreign: $49,507,108 (52.9%)
Total: $93,621,340 (Worldwide)