Burn After Reading
Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, J.K. Simmons, Olek Krupa
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Cinematography
- Emmanuel Lubezki
- Cast
- John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, J.K. Simmons, Olek Krupa, Michael Countryman, Kevin Sussman
Updated July 22, 2026
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