Burning (2018)
📌 Available on MUBI and Netflix and Tubi🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A chance encounter reignites unspoken tension when a deliveryman crosses paths with a woman from his past, only to find himself entangled with a mysterious stranger she brings into their world. In Burning, an ordinary life unravels as jealousy and suspicion consume him, questioning whether the charming newcomer harbors something far darker beneath the surface. What begins as curiosity transforms into obsession, pulling him deeper into an emotional abyss where trust becomes impossible and truth remains devastatingly elusive.
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Watchprint
Supernatural mystery
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 CinemaHook estimate
For adults only; contains explicit content unsuitable for viewers under 18.
Runtime
148 min
Original language
Korean
Country of origin
South Korea
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorLee Chang-dong
WritingLee Chang-dongOh Jung-mi
CastYoo Ah-inSteven YeunJeon Jong-seoKim Soo-kyungChoe Seung-ho
ProductionLee Joon-dongOk Gwang-heeLee Chang-dong
MusicKim Mi-miLee Sung-jinLee Seung-chul
CinematographyYang Hyun-sukKang Sang-hyupLee Hyun
Where to watch Burning
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Now available through 37 official offers on 5 platforms
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37 platforms available · Prices may vary by country
✨Availability Snapshot37 offers
Burning is currently listed across official watch options including MUBI, Netflix, Tubi and Prime Video +1 more.
Subscription access may be available through MUBI and Netflix, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 2.99 USD on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 5.00 USD on Prime Video.
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📺Providers5🎟️Lowest rent2.99 USD🛒Lowest buy5.00 USD
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Videos for Burning
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🎞️ 5 videos
📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
📉Box office loss0.91x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue did not cover the production cost
The box office run returned less than the reported budget, leaving a clear commercial shortfall.
Quick pulse
Clear loss
💹 Return multiple: 0.91x📈 ROI: -9%🧾 Box office loss
💰Budget
$7.3M7.3 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$6.6M6.6 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
📉Commercial shortfall
-$689K-689 thousand USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
📉Return multiple
0.91x0.91x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $7.3M • Revenue: $6.6M • Commercial gap: -$689K ROI -9%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Returned less than its budget.
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.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Yoo Ah-in
Lee Jong-su
Steven Yeun
Ben
Jeon Jong-seo
Shin Hae-mi
Kim Soo-kyung
Yeon-ju
Choe Seung-ho
Lee Yong-seok
Moon Sung-keun
Lawyer
Min Bok-gi
Judge
Ban Hye-ra
Jong-su's Mother
Show the rest of the cast
Cha Mi-kyung
Hae-mi's Mother
Lee Bong-ryeon
Hae-mi's Sister
Jang Won-hyung
Won-hyeong
Jeon Seok-chan
Seok-chan
Lee Jung-ok
Patrolman
Ok Ja-yeon
Ja-yeon
Director: Lee Chang-dong
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch the film Burning?
Burning is available on multiple platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, MUBI, and Tubi. Check availability in your region on each platform based on your subscription.
2What is the duration of Burning?
The film has a runtime of 148 minutes, which is approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes, so plan accordingly for uninterrupted viewing.
3Is Burning suitable for families and children?
Burning is a complex drama-thriller aimed at adult audiences with intricate and ambiguous themes, making it unsuitable for young children. Recommended for ages 16 and above.
4Who directed Burning and where is he from?
The film is directed by Lee Chang-dong (이창동), a renowned filmmaker, and features 유아인, Steven Yeun, and 전종서 in lead roles.
5What genre is Burning and what is it about?
Burning is a 2018 mystery, drama, and thriller film about a simple delivery man whose quiet life is disrupted when a girl from his neighborhood suddenly returns, asking him to care for her cat before embarking on a mysterious trip to Africa.
6Is the film based on a literary work or original?
The film is inspired by William Faulkner's short story 'Barn Burning,' but the director reimagined it within a contemporary Korean context.
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