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Heatwave

2015Movie1 h 42 min

Crime
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

In a small village of the South of France, life is made difficult by a sweltering heat wave and its corollary, a worrisome lack of water. Everyone is under great pressure, especially the farmers whose fields are not irrigated.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Raphaël Jacoulot
Written by
Raphaël Jacoulot

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Facts

August 12, 2015 · 1 h 42 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 12, 2015
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Community-Threatening Construction, The Complainer Is Always Wrong, Dirty Cop +6

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Heatwave?"

Questions about Heatwave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heatwave?

PlexPluto TVFrance

In the United States, Heatwave streams on France, and it is free with ads on Plex and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Heatwave worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2).

Will I feel good after watching Heatwave?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Heatwave plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Heatwave in English?

French

No, it was made in French.