Battle Heater (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, Battle Heater is a comedy and horror film directed by George Iida, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Furuchi and Hama are two unsuccessful repair agents and electronic engineers. One day Furichi finds a so-called Kotatsu heater. Soon after this Furichi dies in a traffic accident. But with the help of a stun gun succeed Hama Furichi bring back to life, but also Kotatsu heater comes alive then.
Who’s in it. Battle Heater stars Pappara Kawai as Michio Furuike, Akira Emoto as Riichi Hama, Funky Sueyoshi as Futa Tobii and Goro Kishitani as Saburo Rusai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Battle Heater has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Heater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Heater tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Heater (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Heater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle Heater worth watching?
- Battle Heater holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Battle Heater?
- Battle Heater stars Pappara Kawai, Akira Emoto, Funky Sueyoshi, Goro Kishitani and Kaoru Okunuki.
- When was Battle Heater released?
- Battle Heater was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.