Burning Man: Art on Fire (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2020, Burning Man: Art on Fire is a documentary film directed by Gerry Fox, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. An inspirational insight into the spectacular art at the center of this annual celebration, BURNING MAN: ART ON FIRE follows the unpredictable journey of the artists who defy reason to bring their massive installations and sculptures to the punishing Nevada desert. Filmed just after Burning Man’s legendary founder suddenly died, the community of artists is challenged by impossible timing and blinding dust storms. This richly cinematic, multi-character narrative unfolds over months as they imagine, build and ultimately burn the extraordinary main structures in this temporary city of dreams...a poignant and uplifting feel-good movie!

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Burning Man: Art on Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Burning Man: Art on Fire page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burning Man: Art on Fire tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burning Man: Art on Fire (2020)?
In US, Burning Man: Art on Fire 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 Burning Man: Art on Fire worth watching?
Burning Man: Art on Fire holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Burning Man: Art on Fire released?
Burning Man: Art on Fire was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.