The Burial Society (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, The Burial Society is a notable film directed by Nicholas Racz.
What it’s about. In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for burial according to ancient ritual) in order to steal a body and fake his own death after mobsters come after him looking for two million dollars that he is accused of having stolen. Having sought and found refuge within this ancient religious society, Sheldon finds himself captivated by this unusual and powerful world and the three old men who run it.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Burial Society has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burial Society page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burial Society (2004)?
- In US, The Burial Society is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burial Society worth watching?
- The Burial Society holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Burial Society released?
- The Burial Society was released in 2004.