Burning (2018)
A young man's obsession with a mysterious couple unravels into a bleak, atmospheric descent into the unknown.
Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.
How intense is Burning?
Burning is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Burning feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholyatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Burning
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Burning for you?
Is Burning scary?
Only a little. Burning has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Burning gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Burning sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Burning?
Burning runs 2h 28m.
Where can I stream Burning?
Burning is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV.
Does Burning have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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