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The Burial (2023)

โ€œNever settle.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 655 votes 2h 6m r ComedyDramaHistory

#71 of 202 films from 2023 #680 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Margaret Betts ยท Written by Doug Wright, Margaret Betts

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Overview

When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.

Cast

Tommy Lee Jonesas Jeremiah O'Keefe
Jamie Foxxas Willie E. Gary
Jurnee Smollett-Bellas Mame Downes
Alan Ruckas Mike Allred
Mamoudou Athieas Hal Dockins
Pamela Reedas Annette O'Keefe
Bill Campas Ray Loewen
Amanda Warrenas Gioria Gary
Dorian Missickas Reggie Douglas
Tywayne Wheattas Al Jones
Lance E. Nicholsas Judge Graves
Keith Jeffersonas Dashaan Harris
B.J. Clinkscalesas Chris Wakefield
Doug Spearmanas Richard Mayfield

Facts

Release dateOctober 6, 2023
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” longer as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$32,500,000
IMDbtt5648882

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Questions

How long is The Burial?
The Burial runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Burial worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 655 votes, which places it #71 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 65%) and #680 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Burial?
The Burial was directed by Margaret Betts.
Who stars in The Burial?
Tommy Lee Jones as Jeremiah O'Keefe; Jamie Foxx as Willie E. Gary; Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Mame Downes; Alan Ruck as Mike Allred; Mamoudou Athie as Hal Dockins; Pamela Reed as Annette O'Keefe.
What is The Burial rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Burial?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14026.

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