The Lovely Bones is a 2009 fantasy drama film directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel by Alice Sebold. The story centers on Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl from suburban Pennsylvania in the 1970s, who is murdered by her neighbor, George Harvey. She finds herself in the ‘in-between,’ a space between Heaven and Earth, where she watches over her family and her killer.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Lovely Bones (2009) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Lovely Bones available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Lovely Bones is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film takes a unique perspective as Susie narrates the story from a strange in-between world, a place she calls “the heaven” – a beautiful yet haunting dreamscape. She watches her family and friends struggle to cope with her loss while they search for her killer. Susie yearns for justice and closure but also grapples with the idea of moving on from her earthly life.
Saoirse Ronan plays Susie Salmon, a teenage girl. Mark Wahlberg takes on the role of Susie’s father, Jack Salmon, a man consumed by grief. Rachel Weisz portrays Susie’s mother, Abigail, who struggles to hold the family together. Stanley Tucci portrays George Harvey, the neighbor who becomes the prime suspect in Susie’s murder.
Watch The Lovely Bones streaming via HBO Max
The Lovely Bones is available to watch on HBO Max.
HBO Max, recently rebranded as Max, is a streaming giant offers HBO shows, movies, TV shows, and animated series. It also has the vast library of Warner Bros. Discovery including DC Comics content, CNN documentaries, and even unscripted shows from Discovery+, Max is a one-stop shop for streaming.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The Lovely Bones official synopsis is as follows:
“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.“
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
