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Burn After Reading (2008)

R · 2008-09-05 · 1h 36m · EN
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Intelligence is relative.

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.

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Joel CoenDirectorEthan CoenDirector
Budget
$37M
Box office
$163.7M

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George ClooneyGeorge ClooneyHarry PfarrerFrances McDormandFrances McDormandLinda LitzkeBrad PittBrad PittChad FeldheimerJohn MalkovichJohn MalkovichOsborne CoxTilda SwintonTilda SwintonKatie CoxRichard JenkinsRichard JenkinsTedElizabeth MarvelElizabeth MarvelSandy PfarrerDavid RascheDavid RascheCIA OfficerJ.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsCIA SuperiorOlek KrupaOlek KrupaKrapotkinMichael CountrymanMichael CountrymanAlanKevin SussmanKevin SussmanTuchman Marsh Man

Keywords

MemoryBlack humorWashington d.c.DivorceOnline datingBlackmailCorpseParanoiaPlastic surgeryGymMemoirsAutobiographyDiscEx priestFitnessPersonal trainerDark humorWashington dc, usa

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityMemory · Black Humor · Washington D CMood preferenceDark HumorDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference87107 · 92759Actor preference31811 · 45805 · 17465

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What is Burn After Reading about?

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.

How long is Burn After Reading?

Burn After Reading has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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