Burn After Reading

Intelligence is relative.

6.7
20081h 36m

Production

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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.

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

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Online Dating Is Hard

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Chad's Profitable Plan

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Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House

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Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke

Cast

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George Clooney

Harry Pfarrer

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Frances McDormand

Linda Litzke

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Brad Pitt

Chad Feldheimer

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John Malkovich

Osborne Cox

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Tilda Swinton

Katie Cox

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Elizabeth Marvel

Sandy Pfarrer

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David Rasche

CIA Officer

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J.K. Simmons

CIA Superior

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Olek Krupa

Krapotkin

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Kevin Sussman

Tuchman Marsh Man

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J.R. Horne

Divorce Lawyer

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Pun Bandhu

Party Guest

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Karla Mosley

Party Guest

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Jeffrey DeMunn

Cosmetic Surgeon

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Richard Poe

Stretching Gym Patron

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Reviews

B

Bazzjazz

8/10

The Coen brothers really seemed to enjoy making this dark comedy.
Great ensemble cast . It really is just good solid entertainment and some great cynicism.

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