

Burden
“Beyond the limits. Out of the museum.”
A probing portrait of Chris Burden, an artist who took creative expression to the limits and risked his life in the name of art.
Where to watch Burden in United States
Click a service to open Burden there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Burden streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Burden
Burden is a 2016 English-language documentary film directed by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey. The cast is led by Chris Burden, Larry Bell, Bruce Dunlap. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
Burden was produced by Magnolia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 16, 2016.
- Director
- Timothy Marrinan, Richard Dewey
- Release date
- April 16, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Magnolia Pictures
Burden cast & crew
Burden was directed by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey.
The cast features Chris Burden as Self (archive footage), Larry Bell as Self, Bruce Dunlap as Self, Barbara Burden as Self, Marina Abramović as Self, and Vito Acconci as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Christopher Ferguson and it was produced by David Koh and Timothy Marrinan.
Is Burden worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Burden is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Burden
In United States, you can stream Burden on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Burden

Chris Burden
Self (archive footage)
Larry Bell
Self
Bruce Dunlap
Self
Barbara Burden
Self

Marina Abramović
Self

Vito Acconci
Self
Billy Al Benston
Self
Jonathan Gold
Self
Phyllis Lutjeans
Self
Alexis Smith
Self
Larry Gagosian
Self

John McEnroe
Self
Burden — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Burden in United States?
Burden is streaming on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Burden on Philo?
Yes — Burden is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Burden in?
Burden is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Burden?
Burden runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).











