Burning Bush (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2013, Burning Bush is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Based on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.
Who’s in it. Burning Bush stars Tatiana Pauhofová as Dagmar Burešová, Jaroslava Pokorná as Libuše Palachová, Petr Stach as Jiří Palach and Vojtěch Kotek as Ondřej Trávníček, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Burning Bush has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Bush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Bush tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Bush (2013)?
- In GB, Burning Bush is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burning Bush worth watching?
- Burning Bush holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burning Bush?
- Burning Bush stars Tatiana Pauhofová, Jaroslava Pokorná, Petr Stach, Vojtěch Kotek and Patrik Děrgel.
- When was Burning Bush released?
- Burning Bush was released in 2013.