Burn the Bridges (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, Burn the Bridges is a drama film directed by Francisco Franco Alba, running about 100 minutes. “Do not be afraid to live your life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eugenia is a former pop singer who is bedridden and dying of cancer. She is cared for by her daughter, Helena, who dreams of traveling the world and wishes she could be a glamorous pop star like her mother was. Helena’s younger brother Sebastian's dreams are simple and he merely wants to move to the beach. Helena is smart and pretty but she has no friends, male or female and is totally devoted to her mother's care and is also on the verge of initiating an incestuous relationship with Sebastian. Sebastian however, is falling in love with a boy at school named Juan who is the school roughneck and the son of a single father who owns a little bar. Juan is the nemesis of the school preppy named Ismael who comes from such a wealthy home that he has his own chauffeur and bodyguards. Ismael's ping-pong obsessed girlfriend Aurora rents a room at Helena and Sebastian's house where Ismael discovers he is also attracted to Sebastian.
Who’s in it. Burn the Bridges stars Irene Azuela as Helena, Juan Carlos Barreto as Efraín, Bernardo Benítez as Juan and Ricardo Blume as Padre Miguel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Burn the Bridges has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burn the Bridges page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burn the Bridges tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burn the Bridges (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burn the Bridges change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burn the Bridges worth watching?
- Burn the Bridges holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burn the Bridges?
- Burn the Bridges stars Irene Azuela, Juan Carlos Barreto, Bernardo Benítez, Ricardo Blume and Diana Bracho.
- When was Burn the Bridges released?
- Burn the Bridges was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.