

Burning Down the House
2001, English. Directed by Philippe Mora.
A down-on-his-luck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of his plans, everyone suddenly wants a slice of his new project's pie.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 February 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Cole Dinelli
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Burning Down the House runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is Burning Down the House on?
Burning Down the House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Burning Down the House?
If you liked Burning Down the House, try Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It, Easy Money, American Dreamer.
Who directed Burning Down the House?
Burning Down the House (2001) was directed by Philippe Mora and stars John Savage, James Wilder, Joanne Baron.