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Burn After Reading (2008)

Movie ★ 6.7 96 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Ethan Coen Director Joel Coen Director Joel Coen Writer Ethan Coen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 5, 2008
Runtime
96 min
Rating
R
Budget
$37.0M
Box office
$163.7M
IMDb
tt0887883
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Themes

Cast

George Clooney George Clooney Harry Pfarrer Frances McDormand Frances McDormand Linda Litzke Brad Pitt Brad Pitt Chad Feldheimer John Malkovich John Malkovich Osborne Cox Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton Katie Cox Richard Jenkins Richard Jenkins Ted Elizabeth Marvel Elizabeth Marvel Sandy Pfarrer David Rasche David Rasche CIA Officer J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons CIA Superior Olek Krupa Olek Krupa Krapotkin Michael Countryman Michael Countryman Alan Kevin Sussman Kevin Sussman Tuchman Marsh Man J.R. Horne Divorce Lawyer Hamilton Clancy Hamilton Clancy Peck Armand Schultz Armand Schultz Olson Pun Bandhu Pun Bandhu Party Guest Karla Mosley Karla Mosley Party Guest Jeffrey DeMunn Jeffrey DeMunn Cosmetic Surgeon

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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. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.
Who directed Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading was directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen.
Who stars in Burn After Reading?
Burn After Reading stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich.
When was Burn After Reading released?
Burn After Reading is a 2008 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Burn After Reading?
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