Burn (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.1

Burn poster

Released in 2019, Burn is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Mike Gan, running about 89 minutes. “Hell of a night” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lonely, unstable gas station attendant Melinda is tired of being overshadowed by her more confident, outgoing co-worker Sheila. When the gas station is held up at gunpoint by Billy, a desperate man in need of quick cash, Melinda finds an opportunity to make a connection with the robber, regardless of who gets hurt.

Who’s in it. Burn stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Melinda, Josh Hutcherson as Billy, Suki Waterhouse as Sheila and Shiloh Fernandez as Perry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Burn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz 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 Burn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burn (2019)?
In US, Burn is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, 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 Burn worth watching?
Burn holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Burn?
Burn stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Josh Hutcherson, Suki Waterhouse, Shiloh Fernandez and Harry Shum Jr..
When was Burn released?
Burn was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.