The Burial
2023, English. Directed by Maggie Betts.
Never settle.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 668 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Burial
The Burial is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Maggie BettsDirector
- Tommy Lee JonesJeremiah O'Keefe
- Jamie FoxxWillie E. Gary
- Jurnee Smollett-BellMame Downes
- Alan RuckMike Allred
- Mamoudou AthieHal Dockins
- Pamela ReedAnnette O'Keefe
- Bill CampRay Loewen
- Amanda WarrenGioria Gary
- Dorian MissickReggie Douglas
- Tywayne WheattAl Jones
- Lance E. NicholsJudge Graves
- Keith JeffersonDashaan Harris
Details
- Released
- 6 October 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maggie Betts, Doug Wright
- Budget
- $33M
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What The Burial is based on
The Burial is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Burial: quick answers
Is The Burial worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 668 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Burial?
The Burial runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Burial have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Burial. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Burial parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Burial is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Burial on?
The Burial is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burial?
If you liked The Burial, try Rosewood, Son of the South, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Who directed The Burial?
The Burial (2023) was directed by Maggie Betts and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Jamie Foxx, Jurnee Smollett-Bell.
What is The Burial based on?
The Burial is based on a true story.