Buried (2010)
A man trapped in a coffin fights relentless panic and dwindling oxygen with only a phone and a lighter.
As an American civilian truck driver working in Iraq, Paul Conroy's convoy is attacked by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Some time later, Paul awakes in a coffin with only a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, he must fight panic, despair, and delirium as he races against time to escape the claustrophobic death trap.
How intense is Buried?
Buried is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Buried feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Buried
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Buried for you?
Is Buried scary?
Only a little. Buried has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Buried gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Buried sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Buried OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Buried?
Buried runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Buried?
Buried is streaming on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi.
Does Buried have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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