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Burnt
“Never underestimate a man with everything to lose.”
Burnt (2015) is a drama film directed by John Wells. On Plot-hole, players averaged 0.6/5, with 35% solving the puzzle and 65% failing it, making it the #5 brutalest puzzle of 137 in the archive. Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Brutal
0.6/5
Avg Score
35%
Solved
65%
Failed
221
Players
#5
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #107 · July 4, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
The high-pressure world of elite fine dining.
The Character (Clue 4)
A brilliant chef who once torched his own career with drugs and ego.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
He assembles a new kitchen brigade in London to chase perfection.
The Twist (Clue 2)
The pressure of earning and keeping Michelin stars drives the plot.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Bradley Cooper plays a chef obsessed with perfection in this 2015 film also known as Burnt.
The answer
Burnt
Cast
Bradley Cooper as Adam JonesSienna Miller as HeleneOmar Sy as MichelDaniel Brühl as TonyRiccardo Scamarcio as MaxSam Keeley as DavidAlicia Vikander as Anne MarieMatthew Rhys as Reece
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Burnt hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Burnt had an average score of 0.6/5. 35% of players solved it, while 65% failed — a brutal puzzle.
- Who directed Burnt?
- Burnt was directed by John Wells.
- Who stars in Burnt?
- Burnt stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Omar Sy, Daniel Brühl, Riccardo Scamarcio, Sam Keeley, Alicia Vikander, Matthew Rhys.
- What genre is Burnt?
- Burnt is listed under Drama.
- Where does Burnt rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Burnt ranks #5 of 137 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).