IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic90
Google Users89%
Director: Debra Granik•Genres: Drama, Thriller
In the poverty-stricken Ozark Mountains, 17-year-old Ree Dolly is forced to track down her meth-dealing father. Her family's home is on the line, as he put it up as collateral for his bail. With the help of her younger siblings and a local hermit, Ree navigates a dangerous and secretive community where trust is scarce and violence is common. She must uncover the truth about her father's disappearance and the secrets he left behind before her family loses everything.
Winter's Bone was a critical and commercial success, praised for its raw authenticity, gripping narrative, and powerful performances, particularly from Jennifer Lawrence. It garnered significant awards attention and is considered a landmark film for independent cinema and for launching Lawrence's career.
Jennifer Lawrence delivers a star-making performance as a determined young woman navigating a harsh and unforgiving world.
The film's gritty realism and unflinching portrayal of poverty and desperation are deeply affecting.
Debra Granik's masterful direction creates a palpable sense of atmosphere and tension.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its intense and realistic portrayal of rural poverty and the resilience of its young protagonist. Many praised Jennifer Lawrence's powerful performance and the film's authentic depiction of a seldom-seen American subculture.
Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (John Hawkes), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Won numerous awards from critics' circles and independent film organizations.
Jennifer Lawrence famously auditioned for the role of Ree Dolly in Debra Granik's car, as Granik was living in her car at the time to save money.
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