Hot Stuff (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Hot Stuff is a comedy film directed by Dom DeLuise, running about 91 minutes. “You can't turn this mob over to the cops. They are the cops.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a police department's burglary task force is facing the possibility of being shut down because of their low conviction rate decides to try a new approach to apprehending their targets. They take over a pawn shop where thieves go to unload their merchandise. They record them as they bring stuff in and get them to tell them where they got it. Eventually they're threatened by the mob.
Who’s in it. Hot Stuff stars Dom DeLuise as Ernie Fortunato, Suzanne Pleshette as Louise Webster, Jerry Reed as Doug von Horne and Ossie Davis as Captain John Geiberger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hot Stuff has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Stuff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Stuff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Stuff (1979)?
- In US, Hot Stuff is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Stuff worth watching?
- Hot Stuff holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hot Stuff?
- Hot Stuff stars Dom DeLuise, Suzanne Pleshette, Jerry Reed, Ossie Davis and Luis Ávalos.
- When was Hot Stuff released?
- Hot Stuff was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.