The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones is a 2009 American supernatural drama film directed by Peter Jackson. It is a film adaptation of the award-winning and best-selling 2002 novel of the same name by Alice Sebold. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, alongside Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz as Susie's parents Jack and Abigail Salmon. The film also stars Susan Sarandon, Amanda Michalka and Stanley Tucci. The film received various accolades, including a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. Jackson and his producer partners acquired the rights independently and developed...
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quick facts
Release date:November 24, 2009
Directed by:Peter Jackson
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:135 Minutes
Producer:Fran Walsh, Aimée Peyronnet, Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson
Editor:Jabez Olssen
Music by:Brian Eno
Cinematography:Andrew Lesnie
Screenplay by:Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Estimated budget:$65,000,000
Adapted from:The Lovely Bones
Genre:Fantasy, Thriller

Award-winners from The Lovely Bones

Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan
Character:Susie Salmon
Born:April 12, 1994

Cast of The Lovely Bones

Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Grandma Lynn
Born:October 4, 1946
Age:65
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
George Harvey
Born:November 11, 1960
Age:51
Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Abigail Salmon
Born:March 7, 1970
Age:42
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Jack Salmon
Born:June 5, 1971
Age:40
Michael Imperioli
Michael Imperioli
Len Fenerman
Born:March 26, 1966
Age:46
Thomas McCarthy
Thomas McCarthy
Principal Caden
Born:January 30, 1966
Age:46

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer, Saoirse Ronan
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YearAward Nomination
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress, Saoirse Ronan
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor, Stanley Tucci
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer, Saoirse Ronan
2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Stanley Tucci
2010 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Stanley Tucci
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Cinematography
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Art Direction
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Visual Effects
2009 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Contemporary Film, Naomi Shohan
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Saoirse Ronan
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Stanley Tucci
2009 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Stanley Tucci
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Film director of The Lovely Bones

Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Born: October 31, 1961
Age: 50

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, who is well known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He won international attention early in his career with his "splatstick" horror comedies...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
The Lord of the Rings film trilogy Fantasy
Crossing the Line
The Hobbit: There and Back Again 2013 Adventure
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2012 Adventure
The Lovely Bones 2009 PG-13 (USA) Fantasy
King Kong 2005 PG-13 (USA) Adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003 PG-13 (USA) Adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2002 PG-13 (USA) Adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 PG-13 (USA) Adventure
The Frighteners 1996 R (USA) Comedy
Forgotten Silver 1995 Comedy
Heavenly Creatures 1994 R (USA) Fantasy
Dead Alive 1993 Comedy
Meet the Feebles 1989 Comedy
Bad Taste 1987 Science Fiction
The Valley 1976 Short Film
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Music contributors for The Lovely Bones

Brian Eno
Brian Eno

Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno , commonly known as Brian Eno or simply as Eno , is an English musician, composer, record...
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Filming locations for The Lovely Bones

Glenolden
Glenolden

Glenolden is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,476 at the 2000 census. Glenolden is located at 39°53′56″N 75°17′33″W / 39.89889°N 75.2925°W / 39.89889; -75.2925 . According to the...
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania , officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a US state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, and the Great Lakes Region. The state borders Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the...
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New Zealand
New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres east of Australia across the...
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