The Burning (1981): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Burning: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Burning (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Brian Matthews as Todd; Leah Ayres as Michelle; Brian Backer as Alfred; Larry Joshua as Glazer; Jason Alexander as Dave; Ned Eisenberg as Eddy; Carrick Glenn as Sally; Carolyn Houlihan as Karen
About The Burning
A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back into society, albeit missing some social skills. What follows is a bloody killing spree with the caretaker making his way back to his old stomping ground to confront one of the youths that accidentally burned him.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Burning?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Burning?
Brian Matthews as Todd; Leah Ayres as Michelle; Brian Backer as Alfred; Larry Joshua as Glazer; Jason Alexander as Dave; Ned Eisenberg as Eddy; Carrick Glenn as Sally; Carolyn Houlihan as Karen
Is this The Burning guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



