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Buried

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

Audio Tracks:ArabicEnglish

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.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Rodrigo Cortés

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.

Thematic Motifs:Psychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (20 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Buried.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Rodrigo Cortés

Screenplay / Writers

Chris Sparling

Executive Producers

Adrián Guerra, Rodrigo Cortés, Peter Safran

Original Score

Víctor Reyes

Cinematography

Eduard Grau

Film Editing

Rodrigo Cortés

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Elisa de Andrés

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Versus EntertainmentES
The Safran CompanyUS
Dark Trick FilmsUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
SpainUnited States of AmericaFranceUnited Kingdom

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Versus EntertainmentPrimary Studio Soundstage
The Safran CompanyPrimary Studio Soundstage
Dark Trick FilmsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2007 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2008 - 2009 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2009 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 24, 2010

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Buried. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Ryan Reynolds's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Buried, Ryan Reynolds underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside José Luis García Pérez. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Rodrigo Cortés concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Buried, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($19.2M Gross)

Buried conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $19.2 Million against an estimated $2.0 Million production budget (9.6x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Buried was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$2.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$19.2 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

9.6x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Spain, United States of America, France, United Kingdom

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Buried

Where was Buried filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Buried was filmed primarily across Spain, United States of America, France, United Kingdom utilizing major facilities such as Versus Entertainment, The Safran Company, Dark Trick Films. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Buried?

The ensemble features Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy, José Luis García Pérez as Jabir (voice), Robert Paterson as Dan Brenner (voice), Stephen Tobolowsky as Alan Davenport (voice), under the visionary direction of Rodrigo Cortés.

Where can I stream Buried online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Buried (2010) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Buried?

Buried is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.