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To the Bone

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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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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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JoAnna Novak Bitch Media 02/26/2021
Marti Noxon's dramedy falls prey to the old AF story of wise male savior rescuing troubled girl. Go to Full Review
Alison Willmore BuzzFeed News 07/21/2017
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. Go to Full Review
Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine 07/20/2017
2.5/4
A fitfully successful exploration of anorexia that plays like a slightly above-average TV movie. Go to Full Review
Alex Flood NME (New Musical Express) 04/23/2021
2/5
Poor acting and a muddied plot are the least of this contentious Netflix drama's problems. Go to Full Review
Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community 08/20/2020
To the Bone is a phenomenal film because it confronts the pain endured by those with eating disorders and doesn't hide it. Go to Full Review
Brigid Presecky FF2 Media 08/16/2019
3.5/5
To the Bone will provide inspiration that is only one click away. Go to Full Review
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Jon P @prsonjo 3d As a parent of a soon to be 17 year old who has been going through this for the past 2-3 years this was very hard to watch. Its so real. If you've never helped your child through this I'm not sure you can understand how hard it is on everyone. We've had our daughter in half a dozen programs. Multiple residential programs. Twice we had her in programs in another state. We've been with her in the ER many times, she's spent multiple hospital stays over holidays. We missed Thanksgiving one year and Christmas another year. We've tried family based therapy. I guess what I'm saying is this movie really shows how it is. It's terrifying as for the family as well as the person themselves. See more Rachel G @raelizzy Dec 30 This was the most single-handedly worst movie I have ever watched. It was horrible when I tell you this movie was just it was horrible. If I can’t even explain like the girl makes me so mad she’s 20 years old and I know people can struggle, but she just has no will for life and end the lesbian couple. It just brought me in the wrong way that house that she was staying in was so like it gave me bad vibes and also another thing like why was her mom feeding her like that and I’m so glad she went back to her home at the end but like guys just don’t watch this movie. I thought it was gonna be good. I thought we were gonna have better characters. it feels like one of those Walmart version movies. It’s just horrible. Like do not watch it when I tell you if I could put a zero star on here I would but I can’t so I’m gonna give you a one and yeah that’s all I have to say honestly just if you don’t like boring movies don’t watch this movie was a waste of time a waste of my life. It was horrible. See more Ryan F Oct 13 Genuinely have no idea where this movie was going and felt so rushed and never felt a connection to these characters. See more Jerrilyn C 11/18/2024 I find it disheartening to see critic reviews from people who haven’t dealt with this issue first hand. An assumption of knowledge regarding film making and what it should look like is similar to a layman person determining what this sort of illness/addiction looks like. I would say if you don’t know first hand don’t say anything. There is no shame in saying I don’t understand the issue. However, speaking to how it’s portrayed and not knowing shows ignorance and an over grandiose belief in oneself about all things. It is so much worse than what you see. So much harder for those that are close the the people suffering and this is just a tip of the iceberg to make it palatable for people who have no understanding of this. See more Charlotte B 10/23/2024 its a good movie to watch but please listen to the disclaimer at the start of the film i am anorexic and didnt listen to the disclaimer and i had been in recovery for a year and the film influenced me to drop into old habits its very triggering to people with eating disorders but other than that its a great movie with a plot that’s complex and real just watch with caution if you struggle with an ED See more Kristen B 09/21/2024 This is the first movie I have watched since my addiction began 4 years , my addiction is a drug addiction not an eating disorder but this movie to me resonates to anyone who has or had an addiction and.understands the struggles mentally, emotionally and physically within us every day. Lily Collins showed such a strong and pure performance and Keanu Reeves, stellar and if there is a doctor like his character out there, please send him my way :) Thank you xo See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Producer
Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Karina Miller
Screenwriter
Marti Noxon
Production Co
Mockingbird Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 15, 2017
Runtime
1h 47m
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