---
title: "Buried"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/buried-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26388
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Buried (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/buried-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Buried is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Versus Entertainment, The Safran Company, Dark Trick Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A truck driver awakens buried alive with only a lighter, a phone, and dwindling oxygen."

### Why Watch
- Ryan Reynolds carries the film solo
- Intense, high-stakes thriller
- Compact runtime maintains tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- All action occurs within the coffin, which may feel static
- Tone & Suitability: The film is intense and claustrophobic, dealing with panic and desperation, and is suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: claustrophobic, tense, thriller, single-location

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/buried-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rodrigo Cortés
- **Networks / Studios**: Versus Entertainment, The Safran Company, Dark Trick Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Paul Conroy*
- **José Luis García Pérez** as *Jabir (voice)*
- **Robert Paterson** as *Dan Brenner (voice)*
- **Stephen Tobolowsky** as *Alan Davenport (voice)*
- **Samantha Mathis** as *Linda Conroy (voice)*
- **Ivana Miño** as *Pamela Lutti (voice)*
- **Warner Loughlin** as *Maryanne Conroy / Donna Mitchell / Rebecca Browning (voice)*
- **Erik Palladino** as *Special Agent Harris (voice)*
- **Kali Rocha** as *911 Operator (voice)*
- **Chris William Martin** as *State Department Rep. (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Buried?
An American civilian truck driver in Iraq wakes up buried alive in a coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.

### Q: What genre does Buried belong to?
Buried is classified as a thriller.

### Q: Is the entire story set in a single location?
Yes, the narrative takes place almost entirely inside the coffin where the protagonist is trapped.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Buried — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26388)
- [Buried | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/buried)
- [Buried (2010) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1462758)
- [Buried (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buried_(film))
- [Buried Official Trailer (2010) - Ryan Reynolds Movie HD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRQ0oqFBoP4)
- [Watch Buried | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70125621)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*