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Buried

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2010 | 95 min | Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 10 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved 10 Cloverfield Lane or 127 Hours, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

As an American civilian truck driver working in Iraq, Paul Conroy's convoy is attacked by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Some time later, Paul awakes in a coffin with only a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, he must fight panic, despair, and delirium as he races against time to escape the claustrophobic death trap.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    9 wins and 19 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $19 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 154K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rodrigo Cortés

  • Ryan ReynoldsPaul Conroy
  • José Luis García PérezJabir (voice)
  • Robert PatersonDan Brenner (voice)
  • Stephen TobolowskyAlan Davenport (voice)
  • Samantha MathisLinda Conroy (voice)
  • Ivana MiñoPamela Lutti (voice)
  • Warner LoughlinMaryanne Conroy / Donna Mitchell / Rebecca Browning (voice)
  • Erik PalladinoSpecial Agent Harris (voice)
  • Kali Rocha911 Operator (voice)
  • Chris William MartinState Department Rep. (voice)