Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading
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Burn After Reading (2008)

R (US) | USA, UK, France | English | 96 min
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
7.2

Osbourne Cox, a Balkan expert, resigned from the CIA because of a drinking problem, so he begins a memoir. His wife wants a divorce and expects her lover, Harry, a philandering State Department marshal, to leave his wife. A CD-ROM falls out of a gym bag at a Georgetown fitness center. Two employees there try to turn it into cash: Linda, who wants money for cosmetic surgery, and Chad, an amiable goof. Information on the disc leads them to Osbourne who rejects their sales pitch; then they visit the Russian embassy. To sweeten the pot, they decide they need more of Osbourne's secrets. Meanwhile, Linda's boss likes her, and Harry's wife leaves for a book tour. All roads lead to Osbourne's house.

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Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Original

Nominated

Release Date

Italy
(Venice Film Festival, premiere)
2008-08-27
Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival, premiere)
2008-09-05
Belgium
(Filmfestival Oostende)
2008-09-06
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Burn After Reading
(Original title)
Quémese después de leerse
Argentina
Burn After Reading
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Severe
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate