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The Lovely Bones (2009) -- Young Susie watches over her family from "the in-between" as they deal with the aftermath of her brutal rape and murder.
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Overview

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Director:
Peter Jackson
Writers (WGA):
Fran Walsh (screenplay) &
Philippa Boyens (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
15 January 2010 (USA) more
Tagline:
The story of a life and everything that came after...
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Jeff Bridges, 'Crazy Heart': Nominate Him
 (From The Wrap. 6 November 2009, 9:48 AM, PST)

Oscars 2010: What We Think We Know
 (From Get The Big Picture. 4 November 2009, 8:09 PM, PST)


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Post-production | See complete list of 12,000 in-production titles »
Status Updated:
10 September 2009
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Runtime:
139 min
Country:
USA | UK | New Zealand
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Company:
WingNut Films more

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Trivia:
Alice Sebold, who wrote the novel, said that she preferred an unknown actress for the role of Susie Salmon. After she was cast for this film, the relatively unknown Saoirse Ronan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Atonement (2007). more
Quotes:
Grandma Lynn: [from trailer] You have a tomb in the middle of your house! more
Movie Connections:
Version of Anghel sa lupa (2003) more
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