Buried (2010)

170,000 sq miles of desert. 90 minutes of oxygen. No way out.

Buried (2010) poster

As an American civilian truck driver working in Iraq, Paul Conroy's convoy is attacked by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Some time later, Paul awakes in a coffin with only a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, he must fight panic, despair, and delirium as he races against time to escape the claustrophobic death trap.

Director: Rodrigo Cortés
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Víctor Reyes
Cinematography: Eduard Grau
Editing: Rodrigo Cortés
Production: Versus Entertainment, The Safran Company, Dark Trick Films, Studio 37, Atresmedia, Canal+ España, Kinology, ICO
Country: France, Spain, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: en

Themes

Survival Ordeal in Desert Heat, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Shipwreck Survival in the Open Ocean

Keywords

race against time, isolation, coffin, buried alive, survival, terrorism, cell phone, desert, survival horror, aftercreditsstinger, captivity, confined

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buried about?
As an American civilian truck driver working in Iraq, Paul Conroy's convoy is attacked by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Some time later, Paul awakes in a coffin with only a lighter, a cell phone, and his ever-growing anxiety. Faced with a dwindling oxygen supply and a dying battery, he must fight panic, despair, and delirium as he races against time to escape the claustrophobic death trap.
Who directed Buried?
Buried was directed by Rodrigo Cortés.
Who stars in Buried?
Buried stars Ryan Reynolds, José Luis García Pérez, Robert Paterson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Samantha Mathis, Ivana Miño.
How long is Buried?
Buried has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Buried?
Buried is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
What is the budget of Buried?
Buried had a budget of $2M.
How much did Buried gross?
Buried grossed $19M worldwide.
Where was Buried produced?
Buried was produced in France, Spain, United States of America.
What are the themes of Buried?
The themes of Buried include: Survival Ordeal in Desert Heat, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Shipwreck Survival in the Open Ocean.