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Burn Your Maps

2016·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Uplifting and wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Sometimes you have to get lost to find your way home.

A family in emotional turmoil is taken by surprise in this quirky adventure where an eccentric 8-year-old American boy, Wes, has an existential epiphany - He believes that he is in fact a Mongolian goat herder.
Quirky Family DramaHeartwarming AdventureComing-of-AgeCultural IdentityUnique PremiseExistential JourneyCross-Cultural ThemesEmotional HealingHopeful & Whimsical

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Burn Your Maps legally?

Burn Your Maps is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. 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 Burn Your Maps worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burn Your Maps rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Burn Your Maps?

1 h 42 min

Burn Your Maps runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burn Your Maps?

Critics59
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Burn Your Maps higher (71) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Burn Your Maps in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Mongolia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burn Your Maps?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burn Your Maps in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.