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Buried (2010)

“170,000 sq miles of desert. 90 minutes of oxygen. No way out.”

6.6/10 · 3,156 votes 1h 35m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#109 of 247 films from 2010 #1147 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Rodrigo Cortés · Written by Chris Sparling

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Overview

As an American civilian truck driver working in Iraq, Paul Conroy's convoy is attacked by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Some time later, Paul awakes in a coffin with only a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, he must fight panic, despair, and delirium as he races against time to escape the claustrophobic death trap.

Cast

Ryan Reynoldsas Paul Conroy
José Luis García Pérezas Jabir (voice)
Robert Patersonas Dan Brenner (voice)
Stephen Tobolowskyas Alan Davenport (voice)
Samantha Mathisas Linda Conroy (voice)
Ivana Miñoas Pamela Lutti (voice)
Warner Loughlinas Maryanne Conroy / Donna Mitchell / Rebecca Browning (voice)
Erik Palladinoas Special Agent Harris (voice)
Kali Rochaas 911 Operator (voice)
Chris William Martinas State Department Rep. (voice)
Cade Dundishas Shane Conroy (voice)
Mary Birdsongas 411 Female Operator (voice)
Kirk Bailyas 411 Male Operator (voice)
Anne Lockhartas CRT Operator (voice)

Facts

Release dateSeptember 24, 2010
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — about the same as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,987,650
Box office$19,152,480 (9.6× budget)
IMDbtt1462758

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Red LightsRed Lights2012 · ★ 6.2 · 1h 54m Down a Dark HallDown a Dark Hall2018 · ★ 5.5 · 1h 36m

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Questions

How long is Buried?
Buried runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Buried worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 3,156 votes, which places it #109 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 56%) and #1147 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Buried?
Buried was directed by Rodrigo Cortés. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Red Lights (2012), Down a Dark Hall (2018).
Who stars in Buried?
Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy; José Luis García Pérez as Jabir (voice); Robert Paterson as Dan Brenner (voice); Stephen Tobolowsky as Alan Davenport (voice); Samantha Mathis as Linda Conroy (voice); Ivana Miño as Pamela Lutti (voice).
What is Buried rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Buried?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/45952.

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