The Bone Man
2009, German. Directed by Wolfgang Murnberger.
Set in a sleepy Austrian mountain village, ex-detective Simon Brenner has grown weary of his job repossessing cars and embarks on an extended getaway to the countryside. But before long he becomes embroiled in the convoluted world of the locals of a supposedly quiet town.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Wolfgang MurnbergerDirector
- Josef HaderBrenner
- Josef BierbichlerLöschenkohl
- Birgit MinichmayrBirgit
- Christoph LuserPauli
- Pia HierzeggerHerr Alexandra Horvath
- Simon SchwarzBerti
- Dorka GryllusValeria
- Stipe ErcegEvgenjev
- Ivan ShvedoffIgor
- Edita MalovčićAna
- Gerti DrasslJunge Frau mit Kind
- Oliver SternPolizeikommandant
Details
- Released
- 9 February 2009
- Original title
- Der Knochenmann
- Country
- Austria
- Written by
- Wolf Haas, Josef Hader, Wolfgang Murnberger
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What The Bone Man is based on
The Bone Man is based on The Bone Man (1997) by Wolf Haas.
1997
The Bone Man
By Wolf Haas
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The Bone Man: quick answers
Is The Bone Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bone Man?
The Bone Man runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Bone Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bone Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bone Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Bone Man yet.
Which OTT platform is The Bone Man on?
The Bone Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 February 2009. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bone Man?
If you liked The Bone Man, try Ca$h, Breathless, The Virtuoso.
Who directed The Bone Man?
The Bone Man (2009) was directed by Wolfgang Murnberger and stars Josef Hader, Josef Bierbichler, Birgit Minichmayr.
What is The Bone Man based on?
The Bone Man is based on The Bone Man (1997) by Wolf Haas.