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Burnt

2015·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic425.9Rotten Tomatoes29%45%

Where to watch

PrimeThe CWKanopyFandango at Home FreePlex

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Burnt fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Never underestimate a man with everything to lose.

Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.
Culinary DramaRedemption ArcHigh StakesChef's LifePersonal DemonsGrit and PassionLondon SettingTeam DynamicsFine DiningSecond Chances

Crew

Directed by:
John Wells, Richard Styles, Harriet Worth
Written by:
Steven Knight, Michael Kalesniko
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, John Wells, David C. Glasser
Composed by:
Rob Simonsen, Chris Navarro, Dana Sano

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Burnt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burnt legally?

PrimeThe CWKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+Tubi TV

Burnt 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 The CW, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burnt worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burnt rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Burnt?

1 h 40 min

Burnt runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burnt?

Critics36
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Burnt higher (57) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Burnt a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$37 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Burnt in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burnt?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burnt in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Burnt use?

Dark and Troubled PastWe Used to Be FriendsSnark-to-Snark CombatFrench JerkSerious BusinessCareer ResurrectionFamily of ChoiceAnalogy Backfire"Well Done, Son" GuyWorthy OpponentDrugs Are BadJerkassand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Burnt, including Dark and Troubled Past, We Used to Be Friends, Snark-to-Snark Combat.