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Burn Country

2016·Movie
1h 42min

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Burn Country fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A former war journalist now writing for a paper in Northern California is drawn into conflict at home.
War CorrespondentNorthern California CrimePsychological DramaSmall-Town ConflictsSlow-Burn TensionMoral AmbiguityPost-War TraumaSocial CommentaryCharacter Study

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Burn Country

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burn Country legally?

Burn Country 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burn Country worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burn Country rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Burn Country?

1 h 42 min

Burn Country runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burn Country?

Critics60
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate Burn Country higher (60) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Burn Country in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burn Country?

23AEATAUCACHCLCODEDKEGFIGBGGIE+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burn Country in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.