The Burden (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, The Burden is an animation and music film directed by Niki Lindroth von Bahr, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A shopping center along a large highway is the scene of an apocalyptic musical. Animation with a strong sense of form set to auto-tuned music by Klungan. About liberation through great catastrophy.
Who’s in it. The Burden stars Sven Björklund, Carl Englén, Mattias Fransson and Olof Wretling.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Burden 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 The Burden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burden tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burden (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burden worth watching?
- The Burden holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burden?
- The Burden stars Sven Björklund, Carl Englén, Mattias Fransson and Olof Wretling.
- When was The Burden released?
- The Burden was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.