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Burn After Reading (2008)

Intelligence is relative.

  • Sep 5, 2008
  • 1h 36m
  • R

6.7/10

TMDB user score
5,470 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Burn After Reading is a 2008 comedy and drama film directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Its leading cast includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt. It runs for 1 hour 36 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 36 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 5,470 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

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

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