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Burn After Reading

“Intelligence is relative.”

★ 6.7 / 10 (5,481 votes)September 5, 200896 minEN
ComedyDrama

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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Movie facts

Release dateSeptember 5, 2008
StatusReleased
Runtime96 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America, United Kingdom, France
Budget$37,000,000
Revenue$163,700,000
ProductionFocus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title, Mike Zoss Productions
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Crew

Director

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Writers

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

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Cast

George ClooneyGeorge ClooneyHarry Pfarrer
Frances McDormandFrances McDormandLinda Litzke
Brad PittBrad PittChad Feldheimer
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichOsborne Cox
Tilda SwintonTilda SwintonKatie Cox
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsTed
Elizabeth MarvelElizabeth MarvelSandy Pfarrer
David RascheDavid RascheCIA Officer
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsCIA Superior
Olek KrupaOlek KrupaKrapotkin
Michael CountrymanMichael CountrymanAlan
Kevin SussmanKevin SussmanTuchman Marsh Man
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