Cast and Crew of Winter's Bone

Winter's Bone

Winter's Bone is a gripping drama that follows 17-year-old Ree Dolly, played by Jennifer Lawrence, as she navigates the dangerous criminal underworld and rugged Ozark wilderness to find her missing father and secure her family's future after he puts their house up for his bail bond and disappears. The film is notable for its raw portrayal of rural poverty and resilience. Trivia: 1) Jennifer Lawrence, just 19 during filming, earned her first Academy Award nomination for this powerful role, launching her career. 2) The filmmakers cast locals from the Ozarks to enhance the film's authenticity, contributing to its genuine atmosphere and dialects. 3) The rugged, often harsh landscapes were not only a backdrop but a character itself, challenging the cast and crew with extreme weather conditions during the shoot.

Main Cast of Winter's Bone

Jennifer Lawrence as Ree Dolly

Jennifer Lawrence

Ree Dolly
John Hawkes as Teardrop

John Hawkes

Teardrop
Kevin Breznahan as Little Arthur

Kevin Breznahan

Little Arthur

Crew of Winter's Bone

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