The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) Horror Mystery Action Fantasy Adventure Romance

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Aug 21, 2013 (US) | Genres Horror, Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance | Runtime 2h 10m
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Plot Synopsis:

Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray, discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother, Clary must join forces with a group of Shadow Hunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World.

Tagline: There is a world hidden within our own.

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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 130 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Sub-Genres:  Vampires
Directors: Harald Zwart
Stars: Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West, Robert Sheehan … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 21, 2013
Box Office: $31,165,421
Awards: 6
Nominations: 11

What is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Streaming On?

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is Streaming on Netflix, Tubi
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany, Canada, United Kingdo
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 21, 2013, Netflix: Aug 01, 2024, Tubi: Mar 01, 2025
Writers: Jessica Postigo, Cassandra Clare
Producers: Don Carmody, Susann Funke, Hartley Gorenstein, Robert Kulzer, Michael Lynne, Martin Moszkowicz, Joel Negron, Dylan Sellers, Robert Shaye, Christopher Singleton, Bernhard Thür, Veslemoey Ruud Zwart
Musicians: Atli Örvarsson
Cinematographers: Geir Hartly Andreassen

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