The Burning Plain (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, The Burning Plain is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Guillermo Arriaga, running about 111 minutes. “Their passion has marked them for life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?
Who’s in it. The Burning Plain stars Charlize Theron as Sylvia, Kim Basinger as Gina, Jennifer Lawrence as Mariana and Joaquim de Almeida as Nick Martinez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Burning Plain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Magnolia Selects 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 The Burning Plain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Plain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Plain (2008)?
- In US, The Burning Plain is available to stream on fuboTV and Magnolia Selects 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 The Burning Plain worth watching?
- The Burning Plain holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burning Plain?
- The Burning Plain stars Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida and John Corbett.
- When was The Burning Plain released?
- The Burning Plain was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.