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The Burial Society

2002·Movie
1h 34min

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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for burial according to ancient ritual) in order to steal a body and fake his own death after mobsters come after him looking for two million dollars that he is accused of having stolen. Having sought and found refuge within this ancient religious society, Sheldon finds himself captivated by this unusual and powerful world and the three old men who run it.
Dark Crime ComedyJewish Cultural ImmersionIdentity TransformationUnconventional ThrillerCharacter-Driven PlotSubversive HumorMorbidly IntriguingReligious Ritual FocusUnderworld Intrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Burial Society legally?

The Burial Society is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Burial Society worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Burial Society?

1 h 34 min

The Burial Society runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Burial Society?

Critics52
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The Burial Society higher (52) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Burial Society in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Burial Society?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Burial Society in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.