Burn After Reading (2008)

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
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Cast

• George Clooney as Harry Pfarrer
• Frances McDormand as Linda Litzke
• Brad Pitt as Chad Feldheimer
• John Malkovich as Osborne Cox
• Tilda Swinton as Katie Cox
• Richard Jenkins as Ted
• Elizabeth Marvel as Sandy Pfarrer
• David Rasche as CIA Officer
• J.K. Simmons as CIA Superior
• Olek Krupa as Krapotkin

If you liked Burn After Reading, try

• Eyes Wide Shut
• American Psycho
• Kinds of Kindness
• Raging Bull
• Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
• Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
• Mirror
• Seven Psychopaths