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Burn!

1969·Movie
2h 9min
76
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The man who sells war.

The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.
Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueAnti-ColonialismClass WarfareRebellion and RevolutionMoral AmbiguityPsychological DepthTragic HeroSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Burn! legally?

Burn! is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burn! worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burn! rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Burn!?

2 h 9 min

Burn! runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burn!?

Critics80
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Burn! much the same way.

What language is Burn! in?

ItalianEnglishPortuguese

It was made in Italian, with some English, Portuguese. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Burn!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burn! in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.