Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick

Name: Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick
Genre: Small Town, Cute Kid, Brief Acquaintances
Released: 2015-01-01
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Lexa Doig, Marilu Henner, Bruce Dawson, Peter Benson

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The premise

Is librarian Roe the best sleuth in Real Murders Club? When Jane, a member of the club dies, Roe inherits her house, a skull hidden inside, and a mystery to solve.

How unusual is it?

Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Candace Cameron Bure

as Aurora

Our Guy

Peter Benson

as Arthur Smith

You’ve seen this pairing before: Candace Cameron Bure and Peter Benson have made 17 Hallmark movies together.

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Martin Wood

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Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 21 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Why we’d put this one on

Candace Cameron Bure is Roe, a small-town librarian who would rather solve crimes than shelve books, and this one drops a real puzzle in her lap. When a fellow member of her Real Murders Club dies, Roe inherits the woman's house, plus a skull hidden inside it and a mystery she did not ask for. Marilu Henner plays her mother Aida and Peter Benson is the local detective, so the cozy-sleuth chemistry is all here. At a 6.6 it is exactly what the Aurora Teagarden faithful want: a clever, gentle whodunit. I will not breathe a word about the skull's owner. Guess along.

21 tropes in one movie

We counted 21 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 75% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOSomeone’s guard finally comes downA wise elder dispenses adviceA handwritten note or letterA meaningful look held a beat too longOld flames reuniteAn ex shows up to complicate thingsA best friend who has all the answersA shared meal around a crowded tableA change of heart by the final actThe town pulls together for one of its ownThe leads kissA happy ending★A scene-stealing cute kidA character is hiding a secretSomeone apologises and means itA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA shared errand turns into bondingThe leads laugh at the same momentAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA first impression that turns out completely wrongA famous celebrity character appearsA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingSomeone inherits money or property

Hallmark Bingo

Your Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick card is dealt.

Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Aurora
Lead
Librarian and amateur sleuth
curiouscleverdetermined
Arthur Smith
Love interest
Police detective
Detective and romantic interest
groundedsharpsteady
Aida
Supporting
Real estate agent
Aurora's mother
polished
Sally
Supporting
Aurora's friend
Confidant
loyal
John Queensland
Supporting
Real Murders Club member
Fellow club member
bookish
Macon Turner
Supporting
Local
Person connected to the case

Questions people ask about Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick

Where can I watch Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick?

Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick?

Aurora Teagarden Mystery: A Bone to Pick runs about 1 hour and 26 minutes, and was released in 2015.

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