The Bone Collector

The Bone Collector (1999)

  • 28% of critics liked it
    (85 reviews)

  • 68% of users liked it
    (197,552 ratings)

Filmed on location in Montreal and New York, The Bone Collector is a suspense thriller that combines Rear Window and Seven. Two cops on the trail of a brutal serial killer must see as one, act as one, and think as one before the next victim falls. Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington) is an intelligent… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Jeremy Iacone
Genres
Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Nov 5, 1999 Wide
Universal Studios

Critic Reviews

  • Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie muster enough electricity to make The Bone Collector a watchable thriller.

  • Jay Carr, Boston Globe

    The film never really gathers suspense and tension.

  • Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

    Another borderline-absurd scenario.

  • James Rocchi, Common Sense Media

    Grisly thriller with great performances; not for kids.

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    The filmmakers forgot to satisfactorily conceal the identity of the homicidal title character.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Bethany M


    A great film. Angelina Jolie is such a great actress. A must see!

  • Universal D


    Star vehicle cat and mouse with denzel as the old hand and angelina as the rookie learning the ropes: can they catch the killer in time? Okay thriller boosted by a competent support cast.

  • Dean !


    A very good cat and mouse thriller as an ex-cop teams up with a rookie to investigate crime scenes to track down a serial killer.

  • Spencer S


    There was definitely good acting by Jolie and Washington, but the psychological aspects weren't all there. It was interesting, but not ultimately a slam dunk.

  • danny d


    after like my 5th viewing or so, i still really enjoy this film. far fetched and a bit forced at times, but this film balances thrills well with charm and entertainment at a high level.

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