Burn (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.3

Burn poster

Released in 2012, Burn is a documentary film directed by Tom Putnam, running about 86 minutes. “One Year on the Front Lines of the Battle to Save Detroit” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A character-driven, action-packed documentary about Detroit, told through the eyes of the Detroit firefighters, the men and women charged with the thankless task of saving a city that many have written off as dead.

Who’s in it. Burn stars Donald Austin as Himself, Brendan "Doogie" Milewski as Himself and Dave Parnell as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Burn has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $111.3K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burn tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burn (2012)?
In US, Burn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Burn worth watching?
Burn holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Burn?
Burn stars Donald Austin, Brendan "Doogie" Milewski and Dave Parnell.
When was Burn released?
Burn was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.