Heat Wave (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Heat Wave is a comedy film directed by Sophie Lorain, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of her unfaithful husband, Gisele, a social worker of 52 years, falls madly in love with Yannick, one of her former customers and kleptomaniac addict. She tries to repress her feelings, but the attraction she has for this 19 year old boy is beyond comprehension. Her sister, her boss and two children will each turn, disrupt her secret meetings with her young lover.
Who’s in it. Heat Wave stars Marie-Thérèse Fortin as Gisèle Couture, François Arnaud as Yannick Ménard, Marie Brassard as Marjo and Yvan Benoît as Laurent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heat Wave has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave, iciTouTV and Crave Amazon Channel. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heat Wave (2009)?
- In CA, Heat Wave is available to stream on Crave, iciTouTV and Crave Amazon Channel. 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 comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heat Wave?
- Heat Wave stars Marie-Thérèse Fortin, François Arnaud, Marie Brassard, Yvan Benoît and François Létourneau.
- When was Heat Wave released?
- Heat Wave was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.