Heatstroke (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Heatstroke is a thriller film directed by Evelyn Purcell, running about 92 minutes. “Run. Fight. Survive. The hunt is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a family trip in the African desert, a research scientist unintentionally travels off course and is brutally murdered by an arms dealer. His girlfriend is put to the ultimate survival test as she attempts to evade the killers and protect his teenage daughter.
Who’s in it. Heatstroke stars Stephen Dorff as Paul, Svetlana Metkina as Tally, Maisie Williams as Josie and Peter Stormare as Mallick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heatstroke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heatstroke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heatstroke tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heatstroke (2013)?
- In US, Heatstroke is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heatstroke worth watching?
- Heatstroke holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heatstroke?
- Heatstroke stars Stephen Dorff, Svetlana Metkina, Maisie Williams, Peter Stormare and Andrew Roux.
- When was Heatstroke released?
- Heatstroke was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.