Buried (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, Buried is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Rodrigo Cortés, running about 94 minutes. “170,000 sq miles of desert. 90 minutes of oxygen. No way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul is a U.S. truck driver working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.
Who’s in it. Buried stars Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy, José Luis García Pérez as Jabir (voice), Robert Paterson as Dan Brenner (voice) and Stephen Tobolowsky as Alan Davenport (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Buried has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Buried page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buried tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buried (2010)?
- In US, Buried is available to 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 Buried worth watching?
- Buried holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buried?
- Buried stars Ryan Reynolds, José Luis García Pérez, Robert Paterson, Stephen Tobolowsky and Samantha Mathis.
- When was Buried released?
- Buried was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.