Burning
Directed by Lee Chang-dong · 2018 ·
Burning (2018) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (67%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 2 award wins · 2 nominations — Won Best Director, Blue Dragon Film Awards 2018
Pinehouse Film Where to watch
- MUBI
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Where to watch Burning by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve, TVING |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United States | MUBI |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (67%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, mystery pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Burning worth watching?
Yes — Burning earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Lee Chang-dong's slow-burn Haruki Murakami adaptation simmers with class tension and unanswered violence.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (67%).
What is Burning about?
A deliveryman reconnects with a childhood friend who introduces him to a mysterious wealthy man, sparking jealousy and existential dread.
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Critic Reviews
Burning (2018) Review: A Korean Classic
★★★★½
Lee Chang-dong's Burning (2018) endures as a defining drama landmark from South Korea, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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