Red Heat (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, Red Heat is an action and crime film directed by Walter Hill, running about 104 minutes. “Moscow's toughest detective. Chicago's craziest cop. There's only one thing worse than making them mad. Making them partners.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.
Who’s in it. Red Heat stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ivan Danko, Jim Belushi as Art Ridzik, Peter Boyle as Lou Donnelly and Ed O'Ross as Viktor Rostavili, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Red Heat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35M 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 Red Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red 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 Red Heat (1988)?
- In US, Red 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 Red Heat worth watching?
- Red Heat holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Heat?
- Red Heat stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle, Ed O'Ross and Laurence Fishburne.
- When was Red Heat released?
- Red Heat was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.