The Burial

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The Burial

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Released Oct 6, 2023

2h 6m

Drama

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Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe (Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story.

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Critics Consensus

A solid courtroom drama led by a pair of nicely contrasted performances, The Burial hits the expected genre beats -- and remains a crowd-pleasing treat at every turn.

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Audience Says

An inspirational underdog drama based on a true story, The Burial is well-acted and consistently entertaining, if somewhat predictable.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Jamie Foxx is enormously charismatic and so commanding.

Nov 1, 2023

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

Foxx is almost giddy as the gospel spirited, gaudy-dressing, cliché-spewing attorney who is out of his league but fighting to the final verdict. Frankly this is the actor’s best performance since Ray.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 19, 2023

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

A crowd pleaser that feels old school. Make no mistake though, without Foxx's grand and grandiose performance, this cinematic case would be easily dismissed.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 18, 2023

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

The Burial is far more successful as courtroom entertainment than as an investigation of corporate malfeasance... But it is good entertainment, and it’s exactly the sort of thing many of us wish Hollywood would make a dozen more of every year.

Feb 8, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a fairly generic yet mostly entertaining legal drama...

Rated: 3/4

Jan 9, 2024

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Mitchell Beaupre

The Film Stage

A stellar Jamie Foxx performance at the head, perfectly instilling a showboating ambulance-chasing huckster persona with deep-rooted insecurities that start to crack and a desire to do something greater.

Rated: B+

Jan 1, 2024

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Daniel C

A wonderful story that is gripping, dramatic and funny. Amazing performances across the entire cast and impeccably directed. A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Adalberto R

A ideia é boa , mas foi mal escrito. Ate o final do filme fiquei com a sensação de que não fazia sentido certas coisas. se fosse um filme serio e sem comédia, acho que seria um pouco melhor. Tambem não achei os personagens carismáticos, mas longe de ser culpa dos atores envolvidos

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Leah C

A must watch, especially after the 2024 election. It restores a faith in humanity through its protagonists and reminds you just how badly the rich profit off of inhumanity. Our current leaders yall. Also obviously TLJ and Jamie Foxx are awesome <3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Lynn B

A must see movie.... Excellent !!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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LadyLike W

One of the best movies, Tommy Lee Jones love him, Jamie foxx love him. Injustice never prevail and without giving away the movie. Considering this was based on a true story was a little difficult but again justice prevailed and for that kudos. A must see film. It feels good 😆 watch it and you'll catch on to "It feels good".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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matthias s

**The Burial - 3 Stars** Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx? Say no more—they're always a treat, and this movie is no exception. Jamie Foxx steals every scene he's in, bringing his usual charisma and wit that keeps you glued. I’m a sucker for courtroom dramas, so this hit the right notes in a lot of ways. The acting? Incredible. The dialogue? Sharp and engaging. Honestly, the performances alone make it worth a watch. That said, I wasn’t fully invested in the case itself. The stakes just didn’t grab me the way I hoped they would. Also, it could’ve been a bit shorter—dragged in a few spots that could’ve been tightened up. Still, it’s an enjoyable ride overall, thanks to the leads and some truly great moments in the courtroom. Not groundbreaking, but solid entertainment if you're in the mood for a legal drama with top-tier performances.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/04/24

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Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe (Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story.

Director: Maggie Betts
Producer: Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Datari Turner, Jenette Kahn, Adam Richman, Robert Shriver, Jamie Foxx
Screenwriter: Maggie Betts, Doug Wright
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Double Nickel Entertainment, Bobby Shriver
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2023
Runtime: 2h 6m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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