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Heat

1986Movie1 h 41 min

Thriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A thrilling, tense action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Action Thriller
  • Las Vegas Underworld
  • Ex-Soldier
  • Mob Conflict
  • Gritty
  • High Stakes
  • 80s Action
  • Tough Guy
  • Survival

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

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

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 1986 · 1 h 41 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 16, 1986
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Hash House Lingo, Foreshadowing, Freeze-Frame Bonus +9

  • Hash House Lingo
  • Foreshadowing
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Film Noir
  • Gun Porn
  • Drive-In Theater
  • Cop Killer
  • Disaster Dominoes
  • They Knew the Risks
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Central Theme

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Heat?"

Questions about Heat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heat?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, Heat streams on Prime and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Heat worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7).

Can I half-watch Heat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Hash House Lingo, Foreshadowing, and Freeze-Frame Bonus.