---
title: "Burn"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/burn-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 508138
imdb_id: "tt8009314"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 360
content_rating: "R"
---

# Burn (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/burn-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Burn is a 2019 film that centers on the professional dynamic between two gas station employees. Melinda, a lonely and unstable attendant, frequently feels overshadowed by her more confident and outgoing colleague, Sheila. The situation changes when a desperate man named Billy enters the gas station to commit an armed robbery in search of quick cash. This criminal act creates an unexpected turn of events for the staff on duty. Rather than reacting with standard fear, Melinda views the robbery as a unique opportunity to establish a personal connection with Billy. Throughout the ensuing confrontation, Melinda remains focused on this desire to bond with the robber, showing a disregard for the safety of those around her. The narrative explores the lengths to which Melinda will go to secure this interaction, regardless of the physical harm or consequences that may befall others during the heist. The film examines the unsettling shift in power as Melinda maneuvers through the dangerous circumstances created by the robbery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lonely attendant seizes a robbery’s chaos to forge an unlikely connection."

### Why Watch
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse dynamic
- Focused character study
- Compact 1h 29m runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Confined setting may feel restrictive for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Features gun violence and psychological tension, intended for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, crime, action, tension

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mike Gan
- **Networks / Studios**: Hopscotch Pictures, Film Mode Entertainment, Particular Crowd

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tilda Cobham-Hervey** as *Melinda*
- **Josh Hutcherson** as *Billy*
- **Suki Waterhouse** as *Sheila*
- **Shiloh Fernandez** as *Perry*
- **Harry Shum Jr.** as *Officer Liu*
- **James Devoti** as *Dominik*
- **Robert Figueroa** as *Philip*
- **John D. Hickman** as *Bruce*
- **Wayne Pyle** as *Fred*
- **Winter-Lee Holland** as *Delores*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the primary setting of the film?
The story takes place inside a gas station.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
Melinda, a gas station attendant; Sheila, her co‑worker; and Billy, the robber.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, crime, and action film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on August 23 2019.

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