Burn After Reading (2008)
📌 Available on Netflix and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
Two gym employees stumble upon classified intelligence documents and see their ticket to financial security, but Burn After Reading quickly spirals into a darkly comedic nightmare of crossed wires and deadly consequences. What begins as a scheme for quick money unravels into a tangled web where every character's desperate ambition collides with brutal reality. The film captures how ordinary people can become entangled in forces far beyond their comprehension, where one wrong move echoes across multiple lives.
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Watchprint
Chaotic comedy
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneTense and mysterious
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
96 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorEthan Coen
WritingJoel CoenEthan Coen
CastGeorge ClooneyFrances McDormandBrad PittJohn MalkovichTilda Swinton
ProductionEthan CoenJoel CoenTim BevanEric Fellner
MusicCarter BurwellSkip LievsayPeter Kurland
CinematographyEmmanuel LubezkiGeorge Richmond
Where to watch Burn After Reading
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Now available through 7 official offers on 2 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot7 offers
Burn After Reading is currently listed across official watch options including Netflix and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Netflix, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 5.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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🚀Blockbuster4.42x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue strongly outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
Quick pulse
Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 4.42x📈 ROI: +342%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$37M37 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$163.7M163.7 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🚀Commercial gap
+$126.7M+126.7 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
4.42x4.42x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $37M • Revenue: $163.7M • Commercial gap: +$126.7M ROI +342%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
George Clooney
Harry Pfarrer
Frances McDormand
Linda Litzke
Brad Pitt
Chad Feldheimer
John Malkovich
Osborne Cox
Tilda Swinton
Katie Cox
Richard Jenkins
Ted
Elizabeth Marvel
Sandy Pfarrer
David Rasche
CIA Officer
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J.K. Simmons
CIA Superior
Olek Krupa
Krapotkin
Michael Countryman
Alan
Kevin Sussman
Tuchman Marsh Man
J.R. Horne
Divorce Lawyer
Hamilton Clancy
Peck
Director: Ethan Coen
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch Burn After Reading?
The film is available on Netflix and Prime Video. You can choose either platform based on your subscription. The film has a runtime of 96 minutes.
2What is the plot of Burn After Reading?
The film follows two employees at a gym who discover a disc containing sensitive information related to a former CIA analyst, viewing it as a golden opportunity to make money that could change their lives. It stars جورج كلوني, فرانسيس مكدورماند, براد بيت, جون مالكوفيتش, and تيلدا سوينتون.
3Is Burn After Reading suitable for all ages?
No, the film contains adult content including violent scenes and explicit dialogue. We recommend checking official age ratings in your country before watching with children.
4When was Burn After Reading released?
The film was released in 2008, directed by جويل كوين, and combines elements of comedy and drama in its storytelling.
5What genre is Burn After Reading?
The film is a comedy-drama that blends humorous situations with dramatic suspense, centered around sensitive information and characters' attempts to benefit from it.
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