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Burn After Reading

“Intelligence is relative.”

★ 6.7(5,241)20081h 36m

Burn After Reading is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Release date: 2008-09-05
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $163,700,000
Budget: $37,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Focus Features

Burn After Reading — trailer

About Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading is a 2008 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 5,241 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Burn After Reading in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

washington dc, usablackmailparanoiadark comedyblack humorplastic surgeryautobiographymemorycorpsedivorcegymdiscfitnessonline datingmemoirs

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Burn After Reading in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Burn After Reading is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Burn After Reading on Netflix?+

Burn After Reading is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Burn After Reading?+

Burn After Reading has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Burn After Reading?+

Burn After Reading stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich and Tilda Swinton.

When did Burn After Reading come out?+

Burn After Reading is a 2008 movie directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.

What genre is Burn After Reading?+

Burn After Reading is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Burn After Reading?+

Burn After Reading was directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.