Burnt

Burnt

Never underestimate a man with everything to lose.

Directed by John Wells

Produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, Battle Mountain Films

2015100 min6.5 / 10

A straightforward redemption drama about a self-destructive chef rebuilding his career and reputation through obsessive pursuit of culinary excellence.

Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

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  • Is Burnt one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Is Burnt scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Burnt violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Burnt end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Burnt sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Burnt easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity92

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Burnt, and what each one shares →

Like Burnt

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Burnt

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Burnt, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Burnt, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Burnt, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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