Movie

The Burning Plain

“Their passion has marked them for life.”

★ 6.6(463)20081h 51m

The Burning Plain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Burning Plain

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Guillermo Arriaga
Release date: 2008-11-07
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $5,642,478
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Argentina
Studio: Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation

The Burning Plain — trailer

About The Burning Plain

The Burning Plain is a 2008 movie in the Drama, Romance and Crime genres, directed by Guillermo Arriaga, starring Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger and Jennifer Lawrence. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 463 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Burning Plain in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?

Cast

Charlize Theron

Sylvia / Mariana

Kim Basinger

Gina

Jennifer Lawrence

Young Mariana

Joaquim de Almeida

Nick Martinez

John Corbett

John

Robin Tunney

Laura

Fernanda Romero

Sophie

Brett Cullen

Robert

Danny Pino

Santiago Martinez

José María Yázpik

Carlos Alarid

J. D. Pardo

Young Santiago

Rachel Ticotin

Ana

Themes & keywords

waitressforbidden lovesingle fatherextramarital affairabandoned by mothermother daughter relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Burning Plain in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Burning Plain on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Burning Plain on Netflix?+

The Burning Plain is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Burning Plain?+

The Burning Plain has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in The Burning Plain?+

The Burning Plain stars Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida and John Corbett.

When did The Burning Plain come out?+

The Burning Plain is a 2008 movie directed by Guillermo Arriaga.

What genre is The Burning Plain?+

The Burning Plain is Drama, Romance and Crime film.

Who directed The Burning Plain?+

The Burning Plain was directed by Guillermo Arriaga.