Heatwave (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, Heatwave is a notable film directed by Nicholas White, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. It's summer 2006, and what began as a pleasant sunny spell has developed into a meteorological nightmare. For two weeks, Britain has been in the grip of record high temperatures - transport is in chaos, tinder-dry conditions have sparked fierce countryside fires and thousands are dying in the blistering heat. This dramatised documentary tells the sobering story of a natural disaster that has its precedent in Europe's deadly heatwave of 2003, as witnessed by ordinary people and public servants battling to contain a crisis. Bernard Hill narrates.
Who’s in it. Heatwave stars Bernard Hill as Narrator (voice), Leanne Best as Loz Garrett, Priyanga Burford as Dr. Abby Granger and Craig Conway as Roy Abbott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heatwave (2005)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heatwave?
- Heatwave stars Bernard Hill, Leanne Best, Priyanga Burford, Craig Conway and Dylan Fielding.
- When was Heatwave released?
- Heatwave was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.