# Burning (2018) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/burning-2018/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 67% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Lee Chang-dong |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery |
| Runtime | 148 min |

## Quick answer

Burning (2018) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Lee Chang-dong's slow-burn Haruki Murakami adaptation simmers with class tension and unanswered violence. Critics and audiences diverge (95% critic vs 67% audience). Metascore 90/100. Directed by Lee Chang-dong.

## Critics consensus

Lee Chang-dong's slow-burn Haruki Murakami adaptation simmers with class tension and unanswered violence.

## Synopsis

A deliveryman reconnects with a childhood friend who introduces him to a mysterious wealthy man, sparking jealousy and existential dread.

## Cast

Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Burning worth watching?**
Burning holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Lee Chang-dong's slow-burn Haruki Murakami adaptation simmers with class tension and unanswered violence.

**What is Burning about?**
A deliveryman reconnects with a childhood friend who introduces him to a mysterious wealthy man, sparking jealousy and existential dread.

**Who directed Burning?**
Burning (2018) was directed by Lee Chang-dong.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Burning?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 67%, Metascore 90/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Burning?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Burning page for current options.

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