Heat Lightning (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1934, Heat Lightning is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 63 minutes. “"I just killed a rat!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lady gas station attendant gets mixed up with escaped murderers.
Who’s in it. Heat Lightning stars Aline MacMahon as Olga, Ann Dvorak as Myra, Preston Foster as George and Lyle Talbot as Jeff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Heat Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Heat Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heat Lightning 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 Lightning (1934)?
- In US, Heat Lightning is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Heat Lightning worth watching?
- Heat Lightning holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heat Lightning?
- Heat Lightning stars Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot and Glenda Farrell.
- When was Heat Lightning released?
- Heat Lightning was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.