Heatwave! (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, Heatwave! is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 90 minutes. “It's been 122 degrees for the last two weeks...the rivers are going dry...the power's been knocked out...a sweltering city is grinding to a halt...and for a man and his pregnant wife the wors” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A devastating heatwave hits the Los Angeles area and a young expecting couple try to evade it by escaping to a mountain resort town.
Who’s in it. Heatwave! stars Ben Murphy as Frank Taylor, Bonnie Bedelia as Laura Taylor, Lew Ayres as Dr. Grayson and David Huddleston as Arnold Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Heatwave! 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 Heatwave! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heatwave! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heatwave! (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heatwave! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heatwave! worth watching?
- Heatwave! holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heatwave!?
- Heatwave! stars Ben Murphy, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres, David Huddleston and John Anderson.
- When was Heatwave! released?
- Heatwave! was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.