Burn After Reading (2008)
A disc of memoirs ignites a darkly comic and absurd scheme for gym employees seeking life-changing cosmetic surgery.
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.
How intense is Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Burn After Reading feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicabsurdistpulpysatirical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Burn After Reading
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Is Burn After Reading for you?
Is Burn After Reading scary?
No. Burn After Reading is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Burn After Reading gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Burn After Reading sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Burn After Reading OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Burn After Reading have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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