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Bones and All

Bones and All is a 2022 romantic horror film directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by David Kajganich.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bones and All is a 2022 romantic horror film directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by David Kajganich. Based on Camille DeAngelis’s novel Bones & All, it stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet as young cannibals travelling across the United States in the late 1980s. The film also features Mark Rylance, Michael Stuhlbarg, André Holland, Chloë Sevigny, David Gordon Green, Jessica Harper, and Jake Horowitz.

Premise

The story centres on Maren, a young woman learning to survive on the margins of society, and Lee, a drifter she meets during a cross-country journey. Their relationship develops as they confront their shared cannibalistic urges and search for identity and belonging.

Production

Luca Guadagnino directed the film from a screenplay by David Kajganich. It is based on Camille DeAngelis’s novel Bones & All, and was produced as an English-language Italian-American film.

Cast

The lead roles are played by Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet. Russell, who is Canadian, stars as Maren. Supporting cast members include Mark Rylance, Michael Stuhlbarg, André Holland, Chloë Sevigny, David Gordon Green, Jessica Harper, and Jake Horowitz.

Release and reception

The film premiered in competition at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, where Guadagnino won the Silver Lion for Best Director and Russell received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor or Actress. It was released theatrically later that year and was noted for its blend of romance, horror, and road-movie elements.

Key facts

  • The film is set in the late 1980s.
  • It follows Maren and Lee, two young cannibals on a road trip across the United States.
  • Taylor Russell plays Maren, and Timothée Chalamet plays Lee.
  • Bones and All is adapted from Camille DeAngelis’s 2015 novel Bones & All.
  • The film premiered at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, where Guadagnino won the Silver Lion for Best Director and Russell received the Marcello Mastroianni Award.
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Canadian context

Taylor Russell, who stars as Maren, is Canadian, giving the film a notable Canadian connection for Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bones and All about?
It follows two young cannibals, Maren and Lee, as they travel across the United States and develop a romantic relationship.
Who directed Bones and All?
The film was directed by Luca Guadagnino.
What is Bones and All based on?
It is based on Camille DeAngelis’s 2015 novel Bones & All.
Who stars in the film?
Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet play the lead roles, with Mark Rylance and others in supporting roles.
When was Bones and All released?
It was released in 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bones_and_All
    Supports: Director, screenplay, premise, setting, lead and supporting cast, and adaptation from the novel.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bones_and_all
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, runtime, release date, and rating details.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bones_and_All
    Supports: Venice Film Festival premiere and awards, runtime, and plot summary.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10168670/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary, setting, and character descriptions.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bones-and-all/umc.cmc.5tkb11hm0mi4tcwf61vvqh5ks
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, director, and main cast.