How long is The Burning Plain?

The Burning Plain is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Burning Plain rated?

The Burning Plain is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Burning Plain?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Burning Plain (2008) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 480 TMDB members. A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?

Runtime: 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
Released: November 7, 2008
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 480 votes
Director: Guillermo Arriaga
Starring: Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is The Burning Plain?: The Burning Plain is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Burning Plain rated?: The Burning Plain is rated R in the US.
Is The Burning Plain a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Burning Plain?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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