Burden (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.9

Burden poster

Released in 2016, Burden is a documentary film directed by Timothy Marrinan, running about 88 minutes. “Beyond the limits. Out of the museum.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A probing portrait of Chris Burden, an artist who took creative expression to the limits and risked his life in the name of art.

Who’s in it. Burden stars Chris Burden as Self (archive footage), Larry Bell as Self, Chris Burden as Himself and Bruce Dunlap as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Burden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burden page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burden (2016)?
In US, Burden is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Burden worth watching?
Burden holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Burden?
Burden stars Chris Burden, Larry Bell, Chris Burden, Bruce Dunlap and Barbara Burden.
When was Burden released?
Burden was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.