Burn After Reading
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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Osborne Cox Finds an Intruder
Online Dating Is Hard
Chad's Profitable Plan
Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House
Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke
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Where can I watch Burn After Reading in the United States?
Burn After Reading is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Burn After Reading for free?
Burn After Reading streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 7.0 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 71 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, and Tilda Swinton. Ethan Coen is the director and Joel Coen is the director.
How long is Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
When did Burn After Reading come out?
Burn After Reading was released on September 5, 2008.
Which studio made Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading was produced by Focus Features, StudioCanal, and Relativity Media in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
What was the budget for Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading was made on a budget of $37,000,000.
How much did Burn After Reading make at the box office?
Burn After Reading grossed $163,700,000 worldwide, against a budget of $37,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.