Burn (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Burn is a 2012 documentary directed by Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Area23a
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Burn About?
The premise of Burn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the decay and abandoned buildings of a struggling Detroit, a team of firefighters works tirelessly to combat the relentless blazes consuming the city. The film offers a glimpse into their challenging work, highlighting the dedication of first responders across the country. Facing budget cuts and an uncertain future, these brave individuals struggle to maintain their ability to respond to emergencies and protect their communities.
The Director of Burn
Directed by Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam.
- Co-director Brenna Sanchez
- Co-director Tom Putnam
More from Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam
More films directed by Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam, best-rated first: The Dark Divide, The Hottie & the Nottie, The United States of Insanity and Tom Hits His Head.
Burn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Burn 82 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
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TMDB 74% User score
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Burn Plot Summary
What happens in Burn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1844, Sir William Walker, an agent provocateur, was sent by the British Admiralty to Queimada, a Portuguese colony in the Lesser Antilles. His mission was clear: to incite an uprising among enslaved Africans against the Portuguese regime and create leverage for the Antilles Royal Sugar Company to seize control over the island’s economic resources. The British aimed to dismantle the Portuguese government in favor of a puppet regime run by white planters loyal to their interests.
Full summary
The whole story of Burn, scene by scene
Burn Box Office
Burn grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
Burn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Burn.
How Well Do You Know Burn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the story of 'Burn' take place?
Cars in Burn
13 cars on screen, including the Land-Rover Santana 88'' Series IIa Station Wagon and the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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Land-Rover Santana 88'' Series IIa Station Wagon Main role -
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Main role -
AM General M-35 Important role -
1995 Chevrolet C-3500 Important role
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Burn FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Burn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Burn?
Burn runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Burn released?
Burn was released on November 9, 2012.
Who directed Burn?
Burn was directed by Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam.
More films by Brenna Sanchez How much did Burn make at the box office?
Burn grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is Burn rated?
Burn has 82 on Metacritic, 74% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Burn have a post-credit scene?
No. Burn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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