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Burning Bright

2010·Movie
1h 29min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

His Feeding. Your Frenzy.

After her lousy stepfather steals her savings to buy a vicious tiger, Kelly loses all hope of going to college. But Kelly's situation worsens when a hurricane leaves her and her autistic brother boarded up in their house with the man-eating beast. This edge-of-your-seat thriller follows the gutsy heroine and her younger sibling as they struggle to outwit the ravenous predator and find a way to survive.
Animal AttackHome InvasionHurricane DisasterSurvival ThrillerClaustrophobic SettingAutism RepresentationStrained Family DynamicsIntense Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Burning Bright legally?

Burning Bright is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on 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 Burning Bright worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burning Bright rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Burning Bright?

1 h 29 min

Burning Bright runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Burning Bright in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burning Bright?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burning Bright in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Burning Bright use?

It Can ThinkI Miss MomSuper-Persistent PredatorAction SurvivorHoist by His Own PetardInsurance FraudPanthera AwesomeCell Phones Are UselessPet the DogAsshole VictimTrapped-with-Monster PlotDriven to Suicideand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Burning Bright, including It Can Think, I Miss Mom, Super-Persistent Predator.