Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones take on a funeral company in legal drama 'The Burial'

It's an odd couple David vs. Goliath legal battle.
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Amanda Yeo
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A promotional still from "The Burial" featuring Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx sitting on a set of stairs.
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The Burial's official trailer is here, offering more fodder for anyone who loves David vs. Goliath legal dramas.

Based on a true story, the film follows funeral home owner Jerry O'Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones), who hires flashy attorney Willie E. Gary (Jamie Foxx) to sue a much larger funeral company over a contractual dispute. However, the legal case isn't the only conflict that they must contend with, as their different outlooks and personalities clash.

The Burial arrives in theatres Oct. 6, and on Prime Video Oct. 13.

Amanda Yeo
Amanda Yeo
Assistant Editor

Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.


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