Burning (2018)
Burning is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
The verdict
Burning is a solid, watchable Korean film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 1,899 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 148-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
Should you spend 2h 28m on it?
2h 28m of Korean mystery with a drama streak. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 1,899 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want answers early rather than a slow reveal
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 28m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Chang-dong
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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