Bones (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2001, Bones is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 96 minutes. “Unleash the Dogg.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Over 20 years after his death, local legend and benefactor Jimmy Bones returns as a ghost to avenge those who killed him and restore his neighborhood
Who’s in it. Bones stars Snoop Dogg as Jimmy Bones, Pam Grier as Pearl, Clifton Powell as Jeremiah Peet and Michael T. Weiss as Al Lupovich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Bones has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bones tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bones (2001)?
- In US, Bones is available to stream on Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bones worth watching?
- Bones holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bones?
- Bones stars Snoop Dogg, Pam Grier, Clifton Powell, Michael T. Weiss and Katharine Isabelle.
- When was Bones released?
- Bones was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.