Heat (1995)
A Los Angeles crime saga.
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 15 December 1995 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Action |
| Director | Michael Mann |
| Starring | Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer |
| Runtime | 170 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 76/100 · IMDb 8.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Letterboxd 4.3/5 · TMDB users 7.9/10 |
| Budget | $60 million |
| Box office | $187 million worldwide |
Where to watch Heat
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| Argentina | Disney+ $10164 ARS |
| Australia | Prime Video $9.99 AUD, Disney+ $15.99 AUD, ARD/ZDF |
| Austria | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Belgium | Prime Video €4.99, Disney+ €10.99 |
| Belize | Disney+ |
| Bolivia | Disney+ |
| Chile | Disney+ $10390 CLP |
| Colombia | Disney+ $36900 COP |
| Costa Rica | Disney+ |
| Denmark | Prime Video 69 kr DKK, Disney+ 79 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Disney+ |
| Ecuador | Disney+ $10.49 |
| El Salvador | Disney+ |
| Finland | Prime Video €6.99, Disney+ €10.99 |
| France | Disney+ €9.99, Max €9.99 |
| Germany | Disney+ €9.99 |
| Gibraltar | Prime Video |
| Guatemala | Disney+ |
| Guernsey | Prime Video |
| Honduras | Disney+ |
| Hong Kong | Disney+ HK$90 |
| Hungary | Prime Video 1900 Ft |
| Ireland | Prime Video €6.99, Disney+ €9.99 |
| Jamaica | Disney+ |
| Japan | Disney+ ¥1250 JPY, U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| Liechtenstein | Disney+ |
| Luxembourg | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Mexico | Disney+ $249 MXN |
| Monaco | Max |
| Netherlands | Prime Video €4.99, Disney+ €10.99 |
| New Zealand | Prime Video $8.99 NZD, Disney+ $16.99 NZD |
| Nicaragua | Disney+ |
| Norway | Prime Video 79 kr NOK, Disney+ 89 kr NOK |
| Panama | Disney+ $10.49 |
| Paraguay | Disney+ |
| Peru | Disney+ S/38.90 |
| Poland | Prime Video 25.99 zł |
| Portugal | Prime Video €4.99, Disney+ €10.99 |
| San Marino | Disney+ |
| South Africa | Prime Video R79 ZAR |
| South Korea | Disney+ ₩9900 |
| Spain | Disney+ €9.99 |
| St. Lucia | Disney+ |
| Sweden | Prime Video 69 kr SEK, Disney+ 89 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Disney+ CHF14.90 |
| Taiwan | Disney+ NT$285 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video £8.99 GBP, Disney+ £9.99 GBP |
| Uruguay | Disney+ $U499 |
| Venezuela | Disney+ |
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What kind of watch this is
Michael Mann’s 1995 crime drama stretches to 170 minutes, a duration that respects the audience’s patience while demanding it. The film centers on the friction between a meticulous thief and a relentless detective, two men who share a silent, professional respect despite their opposing goals. It is a study in obsession, where the pursuit matters as much as the catch. The pacing is deliberate, letting the tension build through character dynamics rather than quick cuts. It suits viewers who appreciate a narrative that trusts them to sit with the weight of the moment.
What the critics said
Critics largely agree this is a serious piece of work, though they disagree on the pacing. Rotten Tomatoes lists an 84% approval rating as of February 2026, while Metacritic assigns a 76/100 Metascore based on 22 critics. Roger Ebert praised the dialogue for letting characters actually say what they think, avoiding the trap of clichés. Owen Gleiberman offered a B−, noting the action has a jittery quality but finding the investigative scenes dry and talky. It is a film that respects your intelligence, which is a rare compliment in a genre that usually assumes you left your brain at the door.
How it did with audiences
$60 million budget, $187 million worldwide. That is a 3x return, which in Hollywood accounting qualifies as a solid win. It pulled in $67 million domestically, opening at $8.4 million behind Jumanji and Toy Story. On TMDB, users rate it 7.9 out of 10. IMDb viewers gave it an 8.3/10 weighted average as of February 2026. The numbers suggest people liked the movie enough to keep watching it, even if they did not rush to the theater on opening weekend.
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Sources
- Heat on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q42198 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Heat (1995 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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