Burn After Reading 2008
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51%
Gummy
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SplatWhen 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Harry Pfarrer
as Linda Litzke
as Chad Feldheimer
as Osborne Cox
as Katie Cox
as Ted
as Sandy Pfarrer
as CIA Officer
as CIA Superior
as Krapotkin
Director:
Writer:
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Stars:
George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, J.K. Simmons, Olek Krupa,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
96 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Burn After Reading
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Harry Pfarrer
as Linda Litzke
as Chad Feldheimer
as Osborne Cox
as Katie Cox
as Ted
as Sandy Pfarrer
as CIA Officer
as CIA Superior
as Krapotkin
as Alan
as Tuchman Marsh Man
as Divorce Lawyer
as Peck
as Olson
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Cosmetic Surgeon
as Stretching Gym Patron
as Prospective Gym Customer
as Manolo
as Lawyer's Secretary
as Russian Embassy Escort
as Senior Russian Embassy Man
as Hal
as Process Server
as Morning Show Host
as Morning Show Hostess
as PR Woman
as Sandy's Man
as Four-Year-Old Patient
as Star of "Coming Up Daisy"
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Drunken Princetonian
as Gym Guy (uncredited)
as Tourist (uncredited)
as Tourist (uncredited)
as Tourist (uncredited)
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Midwestern Tourist (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as Man in Park (uncredited)
as Suspicious Tourist - Day Player (uncredited)
as Suspicious Man (uncredited)
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