Burn After Reading

Name: Burn After Reading
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2008
Duration: 96 min
Cast: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton

2008 · 96 min · Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Burn After Reading (2008) is a comedy drama, directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. It stars George Clooney and Frances McDormand. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

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What Burn After Reading Is About

Joel and Ethan Coen's 2008 film follows two gym employees who mistake a disc they find for intelligence material. They try to make money from it. There is nothing important on the disc. The film makes stupidity its engine; the narrative crosses several lines and refuses to take the consequences seriously. The cast is large. The tone is black comedy and the violence sudden. The film vindicates none of its characters. Who it's for: those who like the Coen brothers' black humour. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a meaningful conclusion; the film withholds it on purpose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burn After Reading about?

Joel and Ethan Coen's 2008 film follows two gym employees who mistake a disc they find for intelligence material. They try to make money from it.

Where can I watch Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Burn After Reading come out?

Burn After Reading was released in 2008.

Who directed Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading was directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.

Who stars in Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich.

What is Burn After Reading's rating?

Burn After Reading holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.