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67% Critic Match
Burn After Reading
“Intelligence is relative.”
6.7 / 10• 2008• 1h 36m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
George Clooney
Harry Pfarrer
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ethan Coen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Burn After Reading is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
