Film
Burn After Reading
2008· R· 1h 36m· Comedy· Drama
“Intelligence is relative.”
In "Burn After Reading," the Coen brothers skewer the notion of the American dream through the misadventures of Linda and Chad, who stumble upon a disk of classified CIA documents at their gym. Their opportunistic scheme spirals into chaos, ensnaring a cast of absurd characters including a disgraced ex-analyst, a relentless fitness coach, and a Russian spy. The film's frantic pace and absurdist humor underscore the absurdity of ambition and the randomness of fate, painting a satirical portrait of modern malaise.
2008-09-05
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Key Crew
DirectorEthan Coen
WriterEthan Coen
ProducerEthan Coen
Director of PhotographyEmmanuel Lubezki
Original Music ComposerCarter Burwell
EditorEthan Coen
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2008-09-05
Runtime1h 36m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosFocus Features · StudioCanal · Relativity Media
Budget$37M
Box office$164M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America · United Kingdom · France
Rating6.7/10 · 5310 votes
Original languageen
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