Heat (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Heat is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Morrissey, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Former child star Joe Davis, reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel while struggling for acting jobs, is lusted after by nearly every woman he meets, including Jessica Todd, a tightly wound feminist who has recently come out as a lesbian. When Jessica's mother, Sally, an emotionally needy has-been actress, meets Joe, she moves him into her enormous, tacky mansion as her new boy toy and attempts to get him acting work.
Who’s in it. Heat stars Joe Dallesandro as Joey, Sylvia Miles as Sally Todd, Eric Emerson as Eric and Ray Vestal as Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Heat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heat (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heat worth watching?
- Heat holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heat?
- Heat stars Joe Dallesandro, Sylvia Miles, Eric Emerson, Ray Vestal and Andrea Feldman.
- When was Heat released?
- Heat was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.