City Heat (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, City Heat is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 93 minutes. “When a hotshot cop and a wise-guy detective get together... the heat is on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Kansas City in 1933, Eastwood plays a police lieutenant known simply by his last name, Speer. Reynolds plays a former cop turned private eye named Mike Murphy. Both Speer and Murphy served on the force together and were once good friends, but are now bitter enemies. When Murphy's partner is slain they team up again to fight the mob.
Who’s in it. City Heat stars Clint Eastwood as Lieutenant Speer, Burt Reynolds as Mike Murphy, Jane Alexander as Addy and Madeline Kahn as Caroline Howley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, City Heat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of City Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City Heat (1984)?
- In US, City Heat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City Heat worth watching?
- City Heat holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City Heat?
- City Heat stars Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander, Madeline Kahn and Rip Torn.
- When was City Heat released?
- City Heat was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.