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White Heat

1949·Movie
1h 54min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

Pick up the pieces folks, Jimmy's in action again!

A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.
Classic Crime FilmGangsterMother ComplexPsychopathic ProtagonistViolentFast-Paced1940s SettingDaring Heist

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream White Heat legally?

White Heat is included with a subscription to IndieFlix in the United States. 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 White Heat worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is White Heat rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is White Heat?

1 h 54 min

White Heat runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on White Heat?

Critics92
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see White Heat much the same way.

Was White Heat a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is White Heat in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch White Heat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for White Heat in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does White Heat use?

Even Bad Men Love Their MamasAx-CrazyMoral GuardiansKnow When to Fold 'EmHair-Trigger TemperBig Brother InstinctChekhov's BoomerangForeshadowingPsychopathic ManchildNever Going Back to PrisonDramatic IronyBriefcase Full of Moneyand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for White Heat, including Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas, Ax-Crazy, Moral Guardians.