🎬 Film · English

Winter's Bone (N/A)

Name: Winter's Bone
Director: Debra Granik
Genre: crime film, drama film
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Kevin Breznahan, Lauren Sweetser, Marideth Sisco, Ashlee Thompson, Jennifer Lawrence

⏱ 103 min crime film drama film

Plot

2010 film by Debra Granik

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Why Watch This

Jennifer Lawrence delivers a breakout, ferocious performance as a teen forced to hunt down her missing father in the Ozarks. The film’s stark, wintry landscape amplifies its tense, survival‑driven plot, making every small victory feel hard‑won.

Best For

Indie drama fans, Strong female leads, Appalachian stories, Crime thriller enthusiasts, Award‑season watchers

The CinePearl Take

Granik’s direction is unflinching, letting the bleak Missouri hills breathe life into a story of poverty and resilience. Lawrence’s raw, unvarnished energy anchors the film, while the supporting cast—especially Dale Dickey’s unsettling matriarch—adds layers of menace. The deliberate pacing lets tension simmer, culminating in a climax that feels both inevitable and shocking.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Debra Granik
Cast: Kevin Breznahan, Lauren Sweetser, Marideth Sisco, Ashlee Thompson, Jennifer Lawrence, Tate Taylor, Dale Dickey, Garret Dillahunt, John Hawkes, Sheryl Lee
Writer: Debra Granik, Anne Rosellini

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