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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

"There is a world hidden within our own."

2013-08-21 Fantasy 2hr 10m

In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

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In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

  • Released
    2013-08-21
  • Revenue
    $95,396,573
  • Budget
    $60,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 10m
  • Genre
    Fantasy, Action, Mystery
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.8
  • Production
    Screen Gems, Unique Features, Mister Smith Entertainment, Don Carmody Productions, Constantin Film

Crew

Harald Zwart
Director
I. Marlene King
Screenplay
Robert Kulzer
Producer
Keywords:
based on novel or book angel vampire werewolf warlock downworlder shadowhunter demon hunter based on young adult novel

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Cast

Lily Collins

Lily Collins
Clary Fray
Jamie Campbell Bower

Jamie Campbell Bower
Jace Wayland
Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan
Simon Lewis
Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers
Alec Lightwood
Jemima West

Jemima West
Isabelle Lightwood
Lena Headey

Lena Headey
Jocelyn Fray
Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner
Luke Garroway
Jared Harris

Jared Harris
Hodge Starkweather
Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Valentine
Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand
Pangborn
Harry Van Gorkum

Harry Van Gorkum
Alaric
Godfrey Gao

Godfrey Gao
Magnus Bane
CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder
Dorothea
Robert Maillet

Robert Maillet
Blackwell
Stephen R. Hart

Stephen R. Hart
Brother Jeremiah
Chad Connell

Chad Connell
Lambert
Chris Ratz

Chris Ratz
Eric
Elyas M'Barek

Elyas M'Barek
The Vampire Leader
Pedro Miguel Arce

Pedro Miguel Arce
Bouncer
Matthew Cheng

Matthew Cheng
Magnus' Brother
Carlos Gonzalez-Vio

Carlos Gonzalez-Vio
Vampire Henchman
Melantha Blackthorne

Melantha Blackthorne
Dumort Vampire (uncredited)
Adam Bogen

Adam Bogen
Vampire Mercenary (uncredited)
Andre Givogue

Andre Givogue
Vampire (uncredited)
Jonathan Seinen

Jonathan Seinen
Raziel (uncredited)
Bonnie Siu

Bonnie Siu
Blue Mohawk Girl (uncredited)
Gregory Terlecki

Gregory Terlecki
Silent Brother (uncredited)
Christopher Maleki

Christopher Maleki
Dark Haired Demon (uncredited)
Jerry A. Ziler

Jerry A. Ziler
Bar Patron (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
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A Review by Dark Jedi 6

Written by Dark Jedi on 2014-04-06

I have not read the books. Judging by the reviews from people who have read them that seems to be a good thing as most of them seem to compl... read more

I have not read the books. Judging by the reviews from people who have read them that seems to be a good thing as most of them seem to complain that the movie is not a good representation of the books. Then, when looking at the book ratings at Goodreads there seems to be a rather large spread between reviews loving the book and reviews hating it. If I had read the books I would expect them to sit on my young adult shelf in Goodreads. At least the movie is clearly for a teenage audience. Nevertheless it is quite entertaining as far as I am concerned. A bit silly and predictable at times but still entertaining. I would even call it a family movie although there where some scenes that might be a bit scary for the youngest ones in the family. The story is yet another variant of the classical young girl or boy discovers that there are things that go bump in the night and also that she is part of those things. I have to say that I quite like those kind of stories. As I wrote I found the movie quite entertaining but, although I cannot say that I have anything specific to complain, the movie never really lifts itself above the average crowd of entertaining movies. The special effects are ok but nothing more, the acting is average, the story is okay and so on. It was enjoyable 130 minutes and I never felt bored but I never went wow either. By the way, it never became clear to me why this episode was called City of Bones though. Maybe that is one of the things that the movie left out from the books.

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A Review by tanty 5

Written by tanty on 2015-10-05

Bad and disjointed movie created at the warmth of Harry Potter and Hunger Games series. Only, this time doesn't work at all. Lot's of FX for... read more

Bad and disjointed movie created at the warmth of Harry Potter and Hunger Games series. Only, this time doesn't work at all. Lot's of FX for an incoherent and boring story. Worst of all, no reason to call this episode "City of Bones" since it doesn't play a major role, at all. At least, not in the movie.

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A Review by ekaari 10

Written by ekaari on 2024-05-26

I absolutely love this movie and I will die on this hill. Yes it's campy and a bit predictable, but it's light hearted, fun, and entertainin... read more

I absolutely love this movie and I will die on this hill. Yes it's campy and a bit predictable, but it's light hearted, fun, and entertaining. The acting isn't the best I've seen, but the casting is still perfect. It doesn't align perfectly with the books, but I don't think that scores against it. I've lost track of how many times I've rewatched it. 10/10 flawless

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A Review by Per Gunnar Jonsson

I have not read the books. Judging by the reviews from people who have read them that seems to be a good thing as most of them seem to complain that the movie is not a good representation of the books. Then, when looking at the book ratings...

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A Review by Dark Jedi 6

Written by Dark Jedi on 2014-04-06

I have not read the books. Judging by the reviews from people who have read them that seems to be a good thing as most of them seem to complain that the movie is not a good representation of the books...

read more
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A Review by tanty 5

Written by tanty on 2015-10-05

Bad and disjointed movie created at the warmth of Harry Potter and Hunger Games series. Only, this time doesn't work at all. Lot's of FX for an incoherent and boring story. Worst of all, no reason ...

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A Review by ekaari 10

Written by ekaari on 2024-05-26

I absolutely love this movie and I will die on this hill. Yes it's campy and a bit predictable, but it's light hearted, fun, and entertaining. The acting isn't the best I've seen, but the casting i...

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