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Heat

1986·Movie
1h 41min
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
IMDb5.7

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Heat fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Reynolds plays an ex-soldier-of-fortunish character in Vegas, taking "Chaperone" jobs, fighting with the mob, and trying to get enough money together to move to Venice, Italy.
Action ThrillerLas Vegas UnderworldEx-SoldierMob ConflictGrittyHigh Stakes80s ActionTough GuySurvival

Crew

Directed by:
Dick Richards
Written by:
William Goldman, William Goldman
Produced by:
Cassian Elwes, George Pappas, Keith Rotman
Composed by:
Michael Gibbs

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Heat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heat legally?

PrimeHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Heat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Heat worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heat rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Heat?

1 h 41 min

Heat runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Heat in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Heat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Heat in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Heat use?

Hash House LingoForeshadowingFreeze-Frame BonusFilm NoirGun PornDrive-In TheaterCop KillerDisaster DominoesThey Knew the RisksArson, Murder, and JaywalkingBittersweet EndingCentral Themeand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for Heat, including Hash House Lingo, Foreshadowing, Freeze-Frame Bonus.