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Burke & Hare

2010Movie1 h 31 minR

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

An intriguing, tense comedy movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

No Job Too Small. No Body Too Big. No Questions Asked.

Two 19th-century opportunists become serial killers so that they can maintain their profitable business supplying cadavers to an anatomist.

Feels like

Darkly Comedic Thriller
Historical Black Comedy
Gallows Humor
Macabre
Criminal Underworld
Eccentric Characters
Satirical Undertones
Body Snatchers

Crew

Directed by: John Landis
Written by: Piers Ashworth, Nick Moorcroft
Produced by: Barnaby Thompson
Music by: Joby Talbot

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October 29, 2010 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released: October 29, 2010
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 40 countries

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Where can I stream Burke & Hare?

Paramount+ with Showtime

In the United States, Burke & Hare streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, Philo, AMC+, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Burke & Hare worth watching?

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will Burke & Hare make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is Burke & Hare good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Burke & Hare a box office flop?

Budget$10 million

Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 48% of its budget.