The Burial (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, The Burial is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Margaret Betts, running about 126 minutes. “Never settle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.
Who’s in it. The Burial stars Tommy Lee Jones as Jeremiah O'Keefe, Jamie Foxx as Willie E. Gary, Jurnee Smollett as Mame Downes and Alan Ruck as Mike Allred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Burial has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burial tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burial (2023)?
- In US, The Burial is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burial worth watching?
- The Burial holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Burial?
- The Burial stars Tommy Lee Jones, Jamie Foxx, Jurnee Smollett, Alan Ruck and Mamoudou Athie.
- When was The Burial released?
- The Burial was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.