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Burn After Reading

6.720081h 36mMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorsEthan Coen·Joel Coen
WritersJoel Coen·Ethan Coen
ProducersJoel Coen·Robert Graf

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Cast · Directed by Ethan Coen

GCGeorge Clooney
George Clooney
Harry Pfarrer
FMFrances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Linda Litzke
BPBrad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Chad Feldheimer
JMJohn Malkovich
John Malkovich
Osborne Cox
TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Katie Cox
RJRichard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Ted
EMElizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel
Sandy Pfarrer
DRDavid Rasche
David Rasche
CIA Officer
JSJ.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
CIA Superior
OKOlek Krupa
Olek Krupa
Krapotkin
MCMichael Countryman
Michael Countryman
Alan
KSKevin Sussman
Kevin Sussman
Tuchman Marsh Man

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Burn After Reading is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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Yes — Burn After Reading is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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Is Burn After Reading based on a true story?

Yes — Burn After Reading is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).