What genre is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is categorised as Action, Fantasy, Mystery.

Who stars in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, CCH Pounder, Lena Headey, Jared Harris, Lily Collins appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

Harald Zwart directed The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

How long is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).

Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?

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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)

Name: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Mystery
Released: 2013
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, CCH Pounder, Lena Headey, Jared Harris, Lily Collins

Movie 2h 10m ★ 6.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Fantasy Mystery

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Dating from 2013, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones sits in the action, fantasy and mystery corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Harald Zwart. The cast includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, CCH Pounder and Lena Headey. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.

65Tonight Score A balanced pick.

Synopsis

In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

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Questions about The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

What genre is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is categorised as Action, Fantasy, Mystery.
Who stars in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, CCH Pounder, Lena Headey, Jared Harris, Lily Collins appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?: Harald Zwart directed The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.
How long is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.