Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- propulsive
- road trip movie night
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film formulaic but charming, praising its fast cars, comic characters, scenic locations, and sound design.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central event is a 2000-kilometer illegal race from Oslo to the North Cape.
Roy must participate in the race while looking after his daughter Nina.
The race travels through Norway, with reviewers specifically praising its scenic locations and sound design.
Critical reception identifies it as Norway’s first real car movie and notes its unusually broad domestic popularity.
Films like Burning, and why
Need for Speed
high-speed road-racing comedy with family stakes and comic ensemble energy
The Cannonball Run
automotive spectacle, rebellious drivers, and accessible action-comedy entertainment
The Gumball Rally
road-trip racing, eccentric competitors, and warm comedic momentum
Cars
family-friendly car action built around a parent-child relationship and racing spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Hallvard Bræin
- Release Date
- 2014-08-13
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (110)
Cast
- Anders Baasmo Christiansen
- Ida Husøy
- Sven Nordin
- Otto Jespersen
- Jenny Skavlan
- Henrik Mestad
- Trond Halbo
- Oskar Sandven Lundevold
- Camilla Frey
- Marie Blokhus
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Viaplay Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Burning about?
- A rebellious Norwegian racer enters an illegal road competition while trying to remain a responsible father to his daughter.
- What is Burning like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Burning as breakneck, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Burning violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Burning.
- What did critics think of Burning?
- Critics broadly found the film formulaic but charming, praising its fast cars, comic characters, scenic locations, and sound design.
- Which films are like Burning?
- Films with a similar feel include Need for Speed, The Cannonball Run, The Gumball Rally, and Cars.
- How long is Burning?
- Burning runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Burning?
- In United States, Burning streams on Viaplay Amazon Channel.
