To the Bone

2017

1 hr. 47 min.

Comedy

Drama

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Ellen is an unruly 20-year-old anorexic girl who spent the better part of her teenage years being shepherded through various recovery programs, only to find herself several pounds lighter every time. Determined to find a solution, her dysfunctional family agrees to send her to a group home for youths, which is led by a non-traditional doctor. Surprised by the unusual rules, Ellen must discover for herself how to confront her addiction and attempt self-acceptance.

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Critics Consensus

To the Bone offers an insightful, empathetic look at a widespread issue, led by exemplary work from Lily Collins in the central role.

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Koi P

Compelling characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/24

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Desyane M

Not for me, makes me sleepy

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Brianna G

This movie was unique, moving and had a brilliant performance by Lily Collins, whom herself struggled with an eating disorder. It was real, fresh and an important area to cover in our current body dysmorphia rampant society. Be forewarned that there could be some disturbing/triggering scenes for those who have ever struggled with or supported anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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Misty

One of the Best performances I have seen. Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves were were so believable. It shows an illness that is not just destroying females, it is also destroying males and their families and friends. It's so incredibly difficult to get it out of your mind set. Lily portrayed that so well. It was so emotional. If only there were more people out there who wants to help these people get over their illness like Keanu portrayed in the movie. I think this should be played in Health classes across the entire USA. It's to important of a message.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Maria Luise

The film brings an important theme to be addressed, but the construction of the story itself is very bad, and sometimes it escapes the main focus.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/23

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Jasmine L

the baby bottle scene was too much

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/23

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Marti Noxon

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Dr. William Beckham

Lily Collins

Ellen

Alanna Ubach

Karen

Liana Liberato

Kelly

Carrie Preston

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JoAnna Novak

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Marti Noxon's dramedy falls prey to the old AF story of wise male savior rescuing troubled girl.

Feb 26, 2021

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Alison Willmore

BuzzFeed News

Ultimately the most resonant message To the Bone has to offer is that there is no one certain way to heal from anorexia, and no one right way to tell stories about it either.

Jul 21, 2017

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

A fitfully successful exploration of anorexia that plays like a slightly above-average TV movie.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 20, 2017

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Alex Flood

NME (New Musical Express)

Poor acting and a muddied plot are the least of this contentious Netflix drama's problems.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 23, 2021

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Kate Sánchez

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

To the Bone is a phenomenal film because it confronts the pain endured by those with eating disorders and doesn't hide it.

Aug 20, 2020

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Brigid Presecky

FF2 Media

To the Bone will provide inspiration that is only one click away.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 16, 2019

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Synopsis

Ellen is an unruly 20-year-old anorexic girl who spent the better part of her teenage years being shepherded through various recovery programs, only to find herself several pounds lighter every time. Determined to find a solution, her dysfunctional family agrees to send her to a group home for youths, which is led by a non-traditional doctor. Surprised by the unusual rules, Ellen must discover for herself how to confront her addiction and attempt self-acceptance.

Director: Marti Noxon
Executive Producer: Talal Al Abbar, Monika Bacardi, Andrea Iervolino, Anita Gou, Joseph Lanius, Matthew J. Malek
Screenwriter: Marti Noxon
Production Co: Mockingbird Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 15, 2017

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