Burnt Out

2006·Movie
1h 30min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

François Durrieux, a man in his forties, married to Clémence and father of Benjamin, has been employed for years by the firm DSBO. In order not to lose his job, he always submits to his boss's demands whether it means working after office hours, canceling planned holidays or harming his family life. However, when one night, Simon Lacaze, his best friend and colleague, commits suicide just after being fired ignominiously, François rebels...
French Social DramaCorporate OppressionPsychological Character StudyMoral RebellionTragedy of the WorkplaceFamily vs. Career ConflictContemporary RealismEmotional ImpactThought-ProvokingSlow-Burn Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Burnt Out worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burnt Out rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Burnt Out?

1 h 30 min

Burnt Out runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Burnt Out in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

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