---
title: "Burning Bridges"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/burning-bridges-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1086862
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 29
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Burning Bridges (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/burning-bridges-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Burning Bridges is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Gallus Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A runaway teen and a battered factory worker forge a fragile connection amid New Jersey’s bleak industrial backdrop."

### Why Watch
- Raw portrayal of broken families
- Atmospheric industrial setting
- Intense character chemistry

### Caveats & Content Note
- Unsettling abuse themes may be distressing
- Pacing can feel slow
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of domestic abuse and familial neglect, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, bleak, intimate, despair

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/burning-bridges-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marcus Hahn
- **Networks / Studios**: Gallus Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pedro Pascal** as *Jeremy*
- **Sarah Graham Hayes** as *Kara*
- **Matthew Dixon** as *Bruce*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of Burning Bridges?
The story takes place in the barren factory landscape of Newark, New Jersey.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Jeremy, a teenage runaway, and Kara, a factory worker trapped in an abusive marriage.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
Burning Bridges is classified as a drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 29 minutes.

### Q: When was Burning Bridges released?
It was released in the United States on February 1, 1996.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Burning Bridges — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1086862)

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