Burning Out (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Burning Out is a documentary film directed by Jérôme Le Maire, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Burning Out is literally a drama about life and death. For two years, the Belgian director Jérôme le Maire followed the members of a surgical unit in one of the biggest hospitals in Paris. Constantly under severe stress, understaffed and subject to severe budget cuts, employees fight each other for resources. Meanwhile the management imposes ever more stringent efficiency and profitability targets. All over Europe burnout has reached epidemic proportions among employees in the public and private sectors. Will we end up killing ourselves? Or will we be able to find meaning and joy at work?
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Burning Out 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 Burning Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Out 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 Burning Out (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Out worth watching?
- Burning Out holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Burning Out released?
- Burning Out was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.