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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) as a fantasy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The fantasy and action blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 10m · ★ 6.4

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    1.I Still See You (2018)

    ★ 6.5 · Thriller · Fantasy · Mystery · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, I Still See You (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and mystery, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.Mortal (2020)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Fantasy · Thriller · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, Mortal (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
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    3.Abigail (2019)

    ★ 6.2 · Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, Abigail (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and mystery, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    4.Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

    ★ 8.4 · Fantasy · Animation · Adventure · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    5.Gone Baby Gone (2007)

    ★ 7.3 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, Gone Baby Gone (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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    6.Every Day (2018)

    ★ 7.2 · Romance · Fantasy · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, Every Day (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • FilmBox+
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.The Sum of All Fears (2002)

    ★ 6.4 · Thriller · Action · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, The Sum of All Fears (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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    8.The Black Cauldron (1985)

    ★ 6.4 · Animation · Adventure · Family · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, The Black Cauldron (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
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    9.Slumberland (2022)

    ★ 7.3 · Family · Fantasy · Comedy · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, Slumberland (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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    10.The Day of the Jackal (1973)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Thriller · 2h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones clicked for you, The Day of the Jackal (1973) is a strong next stop: both trade in action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
Try I Still See You, Mortal, Abigail—each shares DNA with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) is best described as Fantasy, Action, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this fantasy lane.

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