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Burden

2016·Movie·88 min·5.8(16)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, FlixFling
AustraliaApple TV Store
FranceRakuten TV
SpainFilmin

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

Chris Burden

Self (archive footage)

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Larry Bell

Self

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Bruce Dunlap

Self

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Barbara Burden

Self

Marina Abramović

Marina Abramović

Self

Vito Acconci

Vito Acconci

Self

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Billy Al Benston

Self

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Jonathan Gold

Self

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Phyllis Lutjeans

Self

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Alexis Smith

Self

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Larry Gagosian

Self

John McEnroe

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).

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