Winter's Bone (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Winter's Bone is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Debra Granik, starring Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes and Garret Dillahunt. It is based on Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $13.8 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. It won 3 awards from 19 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Debra Granik
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- Budget
- $2M
- Based on
- Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Winter's Bone About?
The premise of Winter's Bone without spoilers, adapted from Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the rugged Ozark Mountains, seventeen-year-old Ree Dolly sets out on a dangerous search for her missing father. His arrest and subsequent bail have jeopardized her family’s already precarious existence. Ree’s investigation leads her into the dark and secretive world of drug-fueled crime, where she encounters hostile locals and uncovers unsettling truths. Facing hardship and danger, she demonstrates remarkable courage and determination in this intense and moving drama, featuring Jennifer Lawrence.
Winter's Bone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- ozark mountains
- family relationships
- girl
- drug trade
- family crisis
- search for father
- rural setting
- uncle niece relationship
- bail
- crystal meth
- mentally ill mother
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- hillbilly
- expropriation of land
- expropriation
- patriarchy
- murder of father
- joining the army
- drug use
- father daughter relationship
- poverty
- drug dealer
- missouri
- teen angst
- sheriff
- methamphetamine
- neo noir
- f rated
- dead body in water
- bechdel test passed
- woods
- death
- hunting
- courage
- chopping wood
- marijuana
- teenager with a gun
- swamp
- small town
- mental illness
- auction
- shooting lesson
- cocaine
- title directed by female
- siblings living together
- sibling relationship
- clothesline
- title written by female
- title written by male
- male police officer
Winter's Bone Cast
Jennifer Lawrence leads the cast, with John Hawkes and Garret Dillahunt. Directed by Debra Granik.
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Director Debra Granik
More from Debra Granik
More films directed by Debra Granik, best-rated first: Leave No Trace, Down to the Bone and Snake Feed.
Winter's Bone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Winter's Bone 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Winter's Bone Plot Summary
What happens in Winter's Bone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ree Dolly, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, is a resilient 17-year-old who tirelessly cares for her family, which includes her mentally ill mother, her younger brother Sonny, and her little sister Ashlee. Every day, she ensures they are nourished, dressed, and ready for school while also imparting essential survival skills like hunting and cooking. Life takes a grim turn when Ree learns that her father, Jessup, a meth-cooker, has been missing for an extended period. The local sheriff informs her that since Jessup hasn’t been located before his court date next week, their home and property, which Jessup used as collateral for his bail, are in jeopardy.
Full summary
The whole story of Winter's Bone, scene by scene
Winter's Bone Box Office & Budget
Winter's Bone grossed $13.8 million worldwide on a $2 million budget, 6.9 times what it cost. $6.5 million came from the US and Canada and $7.3 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.8M
6.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6.5M
- International
- $7.3M
- Budget
- $2M
Winter's Bone Awards & Nominations
Winter's Bone won 3 awards from 19 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2011, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
3 wins19 nominations6 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2011 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Supporting Female – Dale Dickey
- Won Best Supporting Male – John Hawkes
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Debra Granik
- Nominated Best Feature
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Artios Awards 2011 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama/Comedy
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Critics' Choice 2011 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actress – Jennifer Lawrence
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Jennifer Lawrence
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Oscars 2011 4 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – John Hawkes
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Jennifer Lawrence
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2011 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Jennifer Lawrence
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – John Hawkes
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Golden Globes 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Jennifer Lawrence
Winter's Bone Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette Meet the Artists: Debra Granik
- Featurette WINTER'S BONE Director/Co-Writer, Debra Granik on Casting the Film
How Well Do You Know Winter's 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 is the primary responsibility that Ree Dolly takes on in the film?
Cars in Winter's Bone
26 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet C-20 and the 1999 Chrysler LHS.
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1989 Ford Ranger Important role
Winter's Bone Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Winters Knochen” and “Do morku kosti”.
- Also known as
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- Winters Knochen
- Do morku kosti
- Despojos de Inverno
- Gerçeğin Parçaları
- Un gelido inverno
- 冬天的骨头
- A hallgatás törvénye
- Зимняя кость
- Zimska kost
- Zmrznutá kosť
- Do szpiku kości
- 윈터스 본
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- קר עד העצם
- Στην καρδιά του χειμώνα
- Inverno da Alma
- 冰封之心
- Mâinile tatălui meu
- Зимен дар
- Зимова кістка
- Invierno profundo
- ウィンターズ・ボーン, ზამთრის ძვალი
- Xương Trắng Mùa Đông
- Зімовая костка
- Vinterio kaulai
- เธอผู้ไม่แพ้
- Winter’s bone
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Winter's Bone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Winter's Bone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winter's Bone?
Winter's Bone runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Winter's Bone released?
Winter's Bone was released on June 11, 2010.
Who directed Winter's Bone?
Winter's Bone was directed by Debra Granik.
More films by Debra Granik Who is in the cast of Winter's Bone?
Winter's Bone stars Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes and Garret Dillahunt.
How much did Winter's Bone make at the box office?
Winter's Bone grossed $13.8 million worldwide ($6.5 million domestic, $7.3 million international) on a budget of $2 million.
How is Winter's Bone rated?
Winter's Bone has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is Winter's Bone based on a book?
Yes. Winter's Bone is adapted from Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell.
What awards did Winter's Bone win?
Winter's Bone won 3 awards from 19 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2011.
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