Rust and Bone (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rust and Bone is a 2012 mystery drama directed by Jacques Audiard, starring Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard. It is partly based on Rust and Bone by Craig Davidson. It runs 2 hours and earned $25.8 million worldwide. It earned 8 award nominations, including Best Actress at the Critics' Choice 2013. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Jacques Audiard
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Based on
- Rust and Bone by Craig Davidson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rust and Bone About?
The premise of Rust and Bone without spoilers, adapted from Rust and Bone by Craig Davidson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a troubled past, Ali works as a bouncer, while Stephanie is a dedicated marine park trainer. Her life takes a tragic turn when a brutal accident results in the loss of her legs. Seeking solace and understanding, the two individuals forge an unexpected bond, drawn together by their shared experiences of loss and physical hardship. As they navigate their individual struggles, a tender and complex relationship develops, exploring themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the search for connection.
Rust and Bone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- double amputee
- killer whale
- france
- illegal fistfight
- illegal kickboxing
- breaking through ice
- ex boxer
- aquatic park
- orca
- female nudity
- male frontal nudity
- brief female frontal nudity
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- female full frontal nudity
- antibes
- trapped under ice
- sex with a legless woman
- depression
- amputee
- bare knuckle fighting
- prosthetic leg
- independent film
- female pubic hair
- pubic hair
- male nudity
- large breasts
- man undresses for a woman
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female topless nudity
- kickboxing
- bra and panties
- black panties
- passport
- cote d'azur
- kissing breasts
- based on short story
- mental depression
- boxing gym
- loss of both legs
- legless woman
- amputation
- animal trainer
- male pubic hair
- breast suckling
- cowgirl sex position
- coitus
- dancing in a wheelchair
- bloody mouth
- man carries a boy on his shoulders
- child in jeopardy
Rust and Bone Cast
Matthias Schoenaerts leads the cast, with Marion Cotillard. Directed by Jacques Audiard.
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Director Jacques Audiard
More from Jacques Audiard
More films directed by Jacques Audiard, best-rated first: A Prophet, The Sisters Brothers, Read My Lips and The Beat That My Heart Skipped.
Rust and Bone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rust and Bone 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
247 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Rust and Bone Plot Summary
What happens in Rust and Bone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In his mid-20s, Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts](/actor/matthias-schoenaerts)), an unemployed single father, moves to Antibes, southern France, with hopes of finding work to support his young son, Sam (Armand Verdure). Lacking financial resources, he stays with his sister Anna (Corinne Masiero), who herself is struggling with her own economic issues and transient jobs.
Ali secures a job as a bouncer at a nightclub but harbors a burning desire for kickboxing. One evening, he encounters Stéphanie (Marion Cotillard) and offers to help her home after she is injured in a brawl at the club. Stéphanie works at a marine tourist park, where she suffers a life-altering accident during a performance, waking up in the hospital to discover her legs have been amputated.
Full summary
The whole story of Rust and Bone, scene by scene
Rust and Bone Box Office
Rust and Bone grossed $25.8 million worldwide. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $23.7 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.8M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
- International
- $23.7M
Rust and Bone Awards & Nominations
Rust and Bone earned 8 award nominations, including Best Actress at the Critics' Choice 2013. The 8 nominations come from 5 ceremonies.
8 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress – Marion Cotillard
- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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BAFTA 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Marion Cotillard
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Golden Globes 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Marion Cotillard
- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Marion Cotillard
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Spirit Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
Rust and Bone Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 2 trailers, 6 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer RUST AND BONE Official trailer
- Clip RUST AND BONE - For The Fun - Film Clip
- Clip RUST AND BONE - Sea - Film Clip
- Clip RUST AND BONE - Ice Cube - Film Clip
How Well Do You Know Rust and Bone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What sport does Ali find solace in?
Rust and Bone Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Metal y hueso” and “Rez a Kost”.
- Also known as
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- Metal y hueso
- Rez a Kost
- Herdoil eta Hezurrezkoa
- Haluda va'etzem
- Kosci i rdza
- Un sapore di ruggine e ossa
- Ржавчина и кость
- Ferrugem e Osso
- De óxido y hueso
- 锈与骨
- Pas ve Kemik
- Der Geschmack von Rost und Knochen
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- Smagen af rust og ben
- Na dřeň
- Z krwi i kości
- Rozsda és csont
- Z hrdze a kosti
- Luihin ja ytimiin
- Rugină și os
- חלודה ועצם
- Σώμα Με Σώμα
- 러스트 앤 본
- Іржа і кістка
- Ръжда и кости
- Rust og bein, ჟანგი და ძვალი
- 烈愛重生
- Rooste Ja Luud
- Hrđa i kost
- Ryð og bein
- Rđa i kost
- 銹與骨
- Gỉ và Sương
- 君と歩く世界
- De rovell i d’os
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Rust and Bone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Rust and Bone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rust and Bone?
Rust and Bone runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Rust and Bone released?
Rust and Bone was released on November 23, 2012.
Who directed Rust and Bone?
Rust and Bone was directed by Jacques Audiard.
More films by Jacques Audiard Who is in the cast of Rust and Bone?
Rust and Bone stars Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard.
How much did Rust and Bone make at the box office?
Rust and Bone grossed $25.8 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $23.7 million international).
How is Rust and Bone rated?
Rust and Bone has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Rust and Bone based on a book?
Yes. Rust and Bone is partly adapted from Rust and Bone by Craig Davidson.
Was Rust and Bone nominated for any awards?
Rust and Bone received 8 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
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