Movies like Burn After Reading

Key Features:: Black comedy, Political satire, CIA, Espionage, Amateur criminals, Mistaken identity, Extramarital affair, Coen Brothers, Absurdity, Conspiracy, Covert operation, Dark humor, Cynicism, Paranoia, Secrecy, Deception, Misinformation, Violence-moderate
Tone:: humorous, cynical, satirical
Target Audience:: Fans of dark comedy, Viewers interested in political satire, Fans of Coen Brothers films, Cynical viewers
Emotional Arc:: Amusement → Confusion → Discomfort

Burn After Reading

2008-09-05

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.

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Cast

George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, J.K. Simmons, Olek Krupa

Crew

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Rating

★6.7(5009 votes)