The Heat

2013·Movie
1h 57min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic906.4Rotten Tomatoes65%71%

Where to watch

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The Heat fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They're just trying to stay alive long enough to kill each other.

Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
Buddy Cop Action ComedyFemale-Led DuoCrude HumorFast-PacedSituational ComedyCynical ToneCrime InvestigationStrong Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Feig, Jeffrey Lee Gibson, Deirdre Horgan
Written by:
Katie Dippold
Produced by:
Paul Feig, Allison Jones, Jenno Topping
Composed by:
Randall Poster, Michael Andrews

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Heat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Heat legally?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

The Heat is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Heat worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Heat rated?

RStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is The Heat?

1 h 57 min

The Heat runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Heat?

Critics78
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Heat higher (78) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Heat a box office hit?

Budget$43 million
Box office$230 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $43 million to make and earned $230 million worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.

What language is The Heat in?

EnglishSpanishBulgarian

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Bulgarian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Heat?

86ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCA+72

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Heat in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Heat use?

DeterminatorThrow the Book at ThemFreudian ExcuseBig Beautiful WomanEven Evil Has StandardsHeroic Comedic SociopathYounger Than They LookPretty Little HeadshotsI Have Boobs, You Must Obey!I LiedEveryone Has StandardsRunning Gagand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for The Heat, including Determinator, Throw the Book at Them, Freudian Excuse.

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