Burn After Reading
"Intelligence is relative."
Originally released in 2008. Burn After Reading is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ethan Coen.
Starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, and Brad Pitt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (5,052 votes)
Budget
$37M
Production budget
Box Office
$163.7M
4.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 2 more
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $37,000,000
- Revenue
- $163,700,000
Production Companies
- Focus Features
- StudioCanal
- Relativity Media
- Working Title Films
- Mike Zoss Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burn After Reading about?
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...
Who directed Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading was directed by Ethan Coen.
How long is Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Burn After Reading released?
Burn After Reading was released on September 5, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burn After Reading?
The main cast of Burn After Reading includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton.
Is Burn After Reading worth watching?
Burn After Reading has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 5,052 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.