Burning (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Burning is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Lee Chang-dong, running about 148 minutes. “The truth is all in your head.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring writer goes to the airport to pick up a high school friend returning from a trip to Africa but is disheartened to see her with another man.
Who’s in it. Burning stars Yoo Ah-in as Lee Jong-su, Steven Yeun as Ben, Jun Jong-seo as Shin Hae-mi and Kim Soo-kyung as Yeon-ju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Burning has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel and 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 Burning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning (2018)?
- In US, Burning is available to stream on YouTube TV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and 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 Burning worth watching?
- Burning holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burning?
- Burning stars Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung and Choi Seung-ho.
- When was Burning released?
- Burning was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.