Is The Burning scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Burning for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Burning in the US?

The Burning streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Burning?

The Burning runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Is The Burning suitable for kids?

The Burning is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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The Burning

Name: The Burning
Genre: Horror
Released: 1981-05-08
Duration: 91 min

A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!

A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back into society, albeit missing some social skills. What follows is a bloody killing spree with the caretaker making his way back to his old stomping ground to confront one of the youths that accidentally burned him.

TMDB audience score

Based on 476 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Burning at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 free

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 2 more.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 476 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Burning tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 31m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 476 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Burning

Is The Burning scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Burning for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Burning in the US?: The Burning streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Burning?: The Burning runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is The Burning suitable for kids?: The Burning is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.