Heat (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, Heat is an action and thriller film directed by Dick Richards, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Reynolds plays an ex-soldier-of-fortunish character in Vegas, taking "Chaperone" jobs, fighting with the mob, and trying to get enough money together to move to Venice, Italy.
Who’s in it. Heat stars Burt Reynolds as Nick 'Mex' Escalante, Karen Young as Holly, Peter MacNicol as Cyrus Kinnick and Howard Hesseman as Pinchus Zion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Heat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Heat (1986)?
- In US, Heat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heat worth watching?
- Heat holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heat?
- Heat stars Burt Reynolds, Karen Young, Peter MacNicol, Howard Hesseman and Neill Barry.
- When was Heat released?
- Heat was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.