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The Heat

2013·Movie
1h 57min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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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 ComedyStar Power DuoSharp BanterAction-Comedy HybridFemale-Led Crime StoryLighthearted EntertainmentClassic Genre TropesImprovisational Energy

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?

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?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Heat rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is The Heat?

1 h 57 min

The Heat runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Heat?

Critics63
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Heat much the same way.

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?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Heat in 128 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.