Heat Wave (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1991, Heat Wave is a drama and crime film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Rin Jyoshima lost her father to death-by-gambling; years later, she's grown up in the Kosugi household and has fallen victim to gambling herself.
Who’s in it. Heat Wave stars Kanako Higuchi as Rin Jyoshima, Tatsuya Nakadai as Tsunejiro Murai, Keiko Oginome as Koyoshi and Masahiro Motoki as Ichitaro Kosugi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Heat Wave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heat Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heat Wave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heat Wave (1991)?
- In US, Heat Wave is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heat Wave worth watching?
- Heat Wave holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heat Wave?
- Heat Wave stars Kanako Higuchi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Oginome, Masahiro Motoki and Rino Katase.
- When was Heat Wave released?
- Heat Wave was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.