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Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading
2008 1h 36m6.7

Burn After Reading

“Intelligence is relative.”

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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.

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DirectorEthan Coen
ScreenplayJoel Coen, Ethan Coen
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 5, 2008
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
Budget$37M
Revenue$164M
Profit+$127M
Rating⭐ 6.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes5,175
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioFocus Features, StudioCanal

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Cast

George Clooney

George Clooney

Harry Pfarrer

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Linda Litzke

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Chad Feldheimer

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Osborne Cox

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Katie Cox

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Ted

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Sandy Pfarrer

David Rasche

David Rasche

CIA Officer

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

CIA Superior

Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa

Krapotkin

Michael Countryman

Michael Countryman

Alan

Kevin Sussman

Kevin Sussman

Tuchman Marsh Man

J.R. Horne

J.R. Horne

Divorce Lawyer

Hamilton Clancy

Hamilton Clancy

Peck

Armand Schultz

Armand Schultz

Olson

Pun Bandhu

Pun Bandhu

Party Guest

Karla Mosley

Karla Mosley

Party Guest

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Cosmetic Surgeon

Richard Poe

Richard Poe

Stretching Gym Patron

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Carmen M. Herlihy

Prospective Gym Customer

Raul Aranas

Raul Aranas

Manolo

Judy Frank

Judy Frank

Lawyer's Secretary

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Sándor Técsy

Russian Embassy Escort

Yury Tsykun

Yury Tsykun

Senior Russian Embassy Man

Brian O'Neill

Brian O'Neill

Hal

Robert Prescott

Robert Prescott

Process Server

Matt Walton

Matt Walton

Morning Show Host

Lori Hammel

Lori Hammel

Morning Show Hostess

Crystal Bock

Crystal Bock

PR Woman

Patrick Boll

Patrick Boll

Sandy's Man

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Logan Kulick

Four-Year-Old Patient

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Star of "Coming Up Daisy"

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Robert R. Barry

Drunken Princetonian

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Ted Bouton

Drunken Princetonian

Bob Bowersox

Bob Bowersox

Drunken Princetonian

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Oliver Buckingham

Drunken Princetonian

Michael Fawcett

Michael Fawcett

Drunken Princetonian

William Fowle

William Fowle

Drunken Princetonian

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Charles Gemmill

Drunken Princetonian

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Mitch Giannunzio

Drunken Princetonian

🎭

Cliff Goulet

Drunken Princetonian

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William D. Grey

Drunken Princetonian

🎭

Gary Henderson

Drunken Princetonian

🎭

Ron Kidd

Drunken Princetonian

Bill Massof

Bill Massof

Drunken Princetonian

🎭

Brian McKeon

Drunken Princetonian

🎭

Ken McNeill

Drunken Princetonian

Tim Miller

Tim Miller

Drunken Princetonian

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Jay Parks

Drunken Princetonian

Roger Rathburn

Roger Rathburn

Drunken Princetonian

Eric Richardson

Eric Richardson

Drunken Princetonian

Bart Wilder

Bart Wilder

Drunken Princetonian

Stephen Ananicz

Stephen Ananicz

Gym Guy (uncredited)

Matt Cannon

Matt Cannon

Tourist (uncredited)

Kimberly Dorsey

Kimberly Dorsey

Tourist (uncredited)

Lil Rhee

Lil Rhee

Tourist (uncredited)

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Liam Ferguson

Businessman (uncredited)

Matthew James Gulbranson

Matthew James Gulbranson

Midwestern Tourist (uncredited)

RJ Konner

RJ Konner

Senator (uncredited)

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Douglas Nelson

Man in Park (uncredited)

Kevin Tan

Kevin Tan

Suspicious Tourist - Day Player (uncredited)

Jeffrey Mowery

Jeffrey Mowery

Suspicious Man (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burn After Reading

Where can I watch Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading (2008) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Burn After Reading about?

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.

Who directed Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading (2008) was directed by Ethan Coen. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 6.7/10.

How long is Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.7/10 from 5,175 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Burn After Reading worth watching?

Burn After Reading is rated 6.7/10 by 5,175 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.