Release Date
September 18, 2009 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
January 12, 2010 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
106 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language
"The Burning Plain" weaves together two storylines taking place in the past and present.
A romantic mystery about a woman on the edge who takes an emotional journey back to the defining moment of her life. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts her with her mysterious past, Sylvia is launched into a journey through space and time... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Sex and fire unite in The Burning Plain, a 2009 drama by writer/director Guillermo Arriaga. Though it received little promotion during its release period, the Charlize Theron-starring film is a surprisingly engaging little film. The Burning Plain isn't amazing, but it is worth seeing. Full movie review »
