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.
55% ★★★☆☆ (877,080)
Burn After Reading
Where to watch: Netflix
Movie · Comedy · Drama · R
2008 · 1h 36m · ★ 55% (877K)
Intelligence is relative.
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Starring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt
Overview
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.
Director
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Production
Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
Cast
George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, J.K. Simmons, Olek Krupa, Michael Countryman, Kevin Sussman, J.R. Horne, Hamilton Clancy, Armand Schultz, Pun Bandhu, Karla Mosley, Jeffrey DeMunn, Richard Poe, Carmen M. Herlihy