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Buried

2010·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic657.0Rotten Tomatoes87%65%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVKanopyFandango at Home FreeVIX

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What's your score?

Your score

Buried fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

170,000 sq miles of desert. 90 minutes of oxygen. No way out.

As an American civilian truck driver working in Iraq, Paul Conroy's convoy is attacked by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Some time later, Paul awakes in a coffin with only a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, he must fight panic, despair, and delirium as he races against time to escape the claustrophobic death trap.
Claustrophobic ThrillerSurvival DramaPsychological TormentSingle Location FilmIntense & GrippingExistential DreadTicking Clock NarrativeWar-Zone BackdropSolo Performance ShowcaseMasterful Tension Building

Crew

Directed by:
Rodrigo Cortés, Susana García Díez
Written by:
Chris Sparling
Produced by:
Peter Safran, Rodrigo Cortés, Víctor Reyes
Composed by:
Rodrigo Cortés, Rodrigo Cortés, Víctor Reyes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Buried

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buried legally?

PrimefuboTVKanopyFandango at Home FreeVIX PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsLionsgate+

Buried is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buried worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buried rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Buried?

1 h 35 min

Buried runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Buried?

Critics76
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Buried higher (76) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Buried a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$19 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 9.6 times its budget.

What language is Buried in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Spain, United States, France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Buried?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buried in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Buried use?

Super Cell ReceptionDowner EndingAcceptable Breaks from RealityThe Hero DiesNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Kick the DogObstructive BureaucratEnclosed SpaceOrange/Blue ContrastNever Trust a TrailerJerkass Has a PointI Have a Familyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Buried, including Super Cell Reception, Downer Ending, Acceptable Breaks from Reality.