Movie

Burning

“The truth is all in your head.”

★ 7.4(1,821)20182h 28m

Burning is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Cineverse and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Lee Chang-dong
Release date: 2018-05-17
Runtime: 2h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $6,591,038
Budget: $7,280,000
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Pinehouse Film

Burning — trailer

About Burning

Burning is a 2018 movie in the Mystery, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Lee Chang-dong, starring Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun and Jeon Jong-seo. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,821 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Burning in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

Cast

Yoo Ah-in

Lee Jong-su

Steven Yeun

Ben

Jeon Jong-seo

Shin Hae-mi

Kim Soo-kyung

Yeon-ju

Choe Seung-ho

Lee Yong-seok

Moon Sung-keun

Lawyer

Min Bok-gi

Judge

Ban Hye-ra

Jong-su's Mother

Cha Mi-kyung

Hae-mi's Mother

Lee Bong-ryeon

Hae-mi's Sister

Jang Won-hyung

Won-hyeong

Jeon Seok-chan

Seok-chan

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Burning in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Burning on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Cineverse and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Burning on Netflix?+

Burning is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Cineverse and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is Burning?+

Burning has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

Who stars in Burning?+

Burning stars Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung and Choe Seung-ho.

When did Burning come out?+

Burning is a 2018 movie directed by Lee Chang-dong.

What genre is Burning?+

Burning is Mystery, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Burning?+

Burning was directed by Lee Chang-dong.