The Big Heat (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, The Big Heat is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Johnnie To, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A cop is losing the control of his right hand and cannot pull the trigger on time anymore. Before any accident happens, he decides to resign. Meanwhile his friend and informer is brutally murdered in Malaysia. Before leaving the force, he decides to find the killers with the help of his buddy, a young cop and an inspector from Kuala Lumpur.
Who’s in it. The Big Heat stars Waise Lee Chi-Hung as John Wong Wai-Pong, Joey Wong as Ada, Matthew Wong Hin-Mung as Lun Kwok-Keung and Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok as Kam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Big Heat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 The Big Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big 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 The Big Heat (1988)?
- In US, The Big Heat is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 The Big Heat worth watching?
- The Big Heat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Heat?
- The Big Heat stars Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Joey Wong, Matthew Wong Hin-Mung, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok and Lionel Lo King-Wah.
- When was The Big Heat released?
- The Big Heat was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.