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Body Heat

1981Movie1 h 53 minR

CrimeThriller
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic778.0Rotten Tomatoes96%81%

A nerve-racking, gripping thriller movie about crime and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Story

As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.

During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Thriller
  • Seductive & Tense
  • Psychological Crime Drama
  • Femme Fatale Archetype
  • Atmospheric & Gritty
  • Twisted Romance
  • Classic Film Homage
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Slow Burn Suspense

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Lawrence Kasdan
Written by
Lawrence Kasdan
Produced by
Fred T. Gallo
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

August 28, 1981 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
August 28, 1981
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gunman, Ambulance Chaser, Cassandra Truth +9

  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Ambulance Chaser
  • Cassandra Truth
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Mistaken from Behind
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Downer Ending
  • Bookends
  • Faking the Dead
  • Empathic Environment
  • Black Widow

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Body Heat?"

Questions about Body Heat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Body Heat?

FlixHouse

In the United States, Body Heat is free with ads on FlixHouse. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Body Heat worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 77).

Will I feel good after watching Body Heat?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is Body Heat good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Body Heat use?

Chekhov's GunmanAmbulance ChaserCassandra TruthThe Bad Guy WinsMistaken from BehindAmbiguous EndingChekhov's GunDowner EndingBookendsFaking the DeadEmpathic EnvironmentBlack Widowand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gunman, Ambulance Chaser, and Cassandra Truth.