Bazzjazz
8/10The Coen brothers really seemed to enjoy making this dark comedy. Great ensemble cast . It really is just good solid entertainment and some great cynicism.
Reviewed on May 22, 2018
Burn After Reading(2008)
Intelligence is relative.
6.7(5,385)1h 36m2008-09-05
ComedyDrama
Burn After Reading Synopsis
When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.
Burn After Reading (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ethan Coen, released on September 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt and John Malkovich. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 5,385 ratings.
- Director:
- Ethan Coen
- Writers:
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Producers:
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Cinematographer:
- Emmanuel Lubezki
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
- Budget:
- $37,000,000
- Revenue:
- $163,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Burn After Reading (2008) Trailer
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Burn After Reading Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Burn After Reading.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Osborne Cox Finds an Intruder
Clip
Online Dating Is Hard
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Chad's Profitable Plan
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Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House
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Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke
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Burn After Reading Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Clooney
as Harry Pfarrer
Frances McDormand
as Linda Litzke
Brad Pitt
as Chad Feldheimer
John Malkovich
as Osborne Cox
Tilda Swinton
as Katie Cox
Richard Jenkins
as Ted
Elizabeth Marvel
as Sandy Pfarrer
David Rasche
as CIA Officer
J.K. Simmons
as CIA Superior
Olek Krupa
as Krapotkin
Michael Countryman
as Alan
Kevin Sussman
as Tuchman Marsh Man
Key crew
Directed by Ethan Coen, written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, produced by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
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Burn After Reading Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 5,385 ratings.
Martin Oaks
8/10**The demolition of classic espionage** After being demoted due to his alcohol problems, Osbourne Cox, a veteran CIA analyst, decides to leave the agency and write his memoirs. The CD containing the draft of his manuscript accidentally ends up on the locker room floor of his local gym, where it is found by Linda Litzke and Chad Feldheimer, two fitness center employees who are a few sandwiches short of a picnic.…
Reviewed on December 26, 2022
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Burn After Reading – Frequently Asked Questions
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Burn After Reading (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Burn After Reading?
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The main cast of Burn After Reading (2008) includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich and Tilda Swinton. The film was directed by Ethan Coen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burn After Reading released?
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Burn After Reading was released on September 5, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Burn After Reading worth watching?
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Burn After Reading (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 5,385 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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