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The Burning

1968·Movie
32min
65
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Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.
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Is The Burning worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Burning?

0 h 32 min

The Burning runs 0 h 32 min.

What language is The Burning in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Burning?

2FRGB

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What tropes does The Burning use?

Stalker with a CrushFate Worse than DeathKill It with FireRuins for Ruins' SakePeek-a-Boo CorpseEvil PlanNight Swim Equals DeathFanserviceWall SlumpRule of PoolSlashed ThroatThe Facelessand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for The Burning, including Stalker with a Crush, Fate Worse than Death, Kill It with Fire.