Heat Wave (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, Heat Wave is a drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Jauffret, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. One hot afternoon in the south of France, several paths are converging towards a tragic conclusion. Those involved are: Stéphane and Luigi, two cousins who have just emerged from adolescence; Georges, a retired old man; Amélie, Luigi’s girlfriend; and Amélie’s mother Anne. Little do they know how their lives, scarred by fear, humiliation and weariness, will become intertwined and propel them to a terrible outcome...
Who’s in it. Heat Wave stars Adèle Haenel as Amelie, Sylvie Lachat as Anne, Ulysse Grosjean as Luigi and Yves Ruellan as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heat Wave has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heat Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heat Wave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heat Wave (2011)?
- In US, Heat Wave is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heat Wave worth watching?
- Heat Wave holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heat Wave?
- Heat Wave stars Adèle Haenel, Sylvie Lachat, Ulysse Grosjean, Yves Ruellan and Isalinde Giovangigli.
- When was Heat Wave released?
- Heat Wave was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.