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Burn After Reading (2008)

"Intelligence is relative."

6.7/10 1h 36m Sep 05, 2008
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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Burn After Reading
Original Language EN
Budget $37,000,000
Revenue $163,700,000
Status Released
Popularity 3.5

Cast

George Clooney
George Clooney
Harry Pfarrer
Popularity: 2.9
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Linda Litzke
Popularity: 2.6
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Chad Feldheimer
Popularity: 5.3
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
Osborne Cox
Popularity: 2.4
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Katie Cox
Popularity: 1.7
Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Ted
Popularity: 2.2
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel
Sandy Pfarrer
Popularity: 2.5
David Rasche
David Rasche
CIA Officer
Popularity: 12.9
J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
CIA Superior
Popularity: 2.5
Olek Krupa
Olek Krupa
Krapotkin
Popularity: 1.9
Michael Countryman
Michael Countryman
Alan
Popularity: 7.3
Kevin Sussman
Kevin Sussman
Tuchman Marsh Man
Popularity: 4.7

Key Crew

Director Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Producer Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Screenplay Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Executive Producer Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Robert Graf
Editor Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Production

Focus Features
US
StudioCanal
FR
Relativity Media
US
Working Title Films
GB
Mike Zoss Productions
US

Videos & Trailers

Online Dating Is Hard
Online Dating Is Hard
Clip
Chad's Profitable Plan
Chad's Profitable Plan
Clip
Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House
Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House
Clip
Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke
Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke
Clip
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer

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Keywords

washington dc, usa blackmail paranoia black humor plastic surgery autobiography memory corpse divorce gym disc ex priest fitness online dating memoirs personal trainer shaggy dog story

Reviews from TMDB

Bazzjazz 8/10
May 22, 2018

The Coen brothers really seemed to enjoy making this dark comedy. Great ensemble cast . It really is just good solid entertainment and some great cynicism.

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Details
Release Date September 5, 2008
Runtime 1h 36m
Budget $37,000,000
Revenue $163,700,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 3.5
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