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Heat

A Los Angeles crime saga.

7.9(8,788)19952h 50m30

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$60M
Box office
$187.4M
Language
English
Part of Heat Collection · 2 films
  • robbery
  • chase
  • suicide attempt
  • gangster
  • obsession
  • detective
  • heist
  • remake
  • thief
  • honor
  • murder
  • betrayal

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Michael Mann

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • PhysicalABlu-ray17 Jul 2018
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereRBurbank, California5 Dec 1995
    • TheatricalR15 Dec 1995
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical152 Feb 1996
    • Physical15VHS20 Jun 1996
    • Physical15DVD27 Jul 1999
    • Physical15Blu-ray2 Dec 2009
    • Physical15Blu-ray (Director’s definitive version)6 Feb 2017
    • Physical154k Ultra HD Blu-ray (Director’s Definitive Version)8 Aug 2022
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • TV2 Mar 2020
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalMA 15+9 Feb 1996
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical18A15 Dec 1995
    • Physical18ADVD27 Jul 1999
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1615 Feb 1996
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical1 Mar 1996
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical1614 Feb 1996
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1423 Feb 1996
  • BulgariaBG

    • Theatrical1 Apr 1996
  • ChinaCN

    • PremiereBeijing International Film Festival16 Apr 2026

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Heat was released on 15 December 1995.

Audience reviews

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  • J

    John Chard

    3/24/2015

    10/10

    You don't live with me, you live among the remains of dead people. Heat is written and directed by Michael Mann. It stars Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Ashley Judd, Amy Brennerman and Danny Trejo. Music is scored by Elliot Goldenthal and cinematography by Dante Spinoti. Big time thief Neil McCauley (DeNiro) is after one last major score before he retires, but hot …

  • G

    Gimly

    6/4/2017

    8/10

    Partly I'm disappointed in myself for taking so long to watch _Heat_ because it's such a massive influence on one of the best movies ever (_The Dark Knight_), and one my favourite video games ever (_Payday: The Heist_). Mostly though, I'm disappointed in myself for taking so long to watch _Heat_ because I've denied myself for so long the privilege of having seen such a great fucking crime movie. _Final rating:★…

  • T

    The Movie Mob

    9/26/2022

    6/10

    **Heat earns its way onto top 25 lists for heist films and 90s action, but its faults keep it low in the rankings.** Heat gets so many things right. The stellar cast continues to surprise me with all the different names and faces I recognize when I watch it. The action is exceptional, especially considering this film is over 25 years old. The shoot-out in the middle of the movie is riveting, raw, and powerfully ha…

  • T

    tensharpe

    2/3/2023

    9/10

    “Heat” directed by Michael Mann is a crime epic based on the exploits of real life criminal Neil McCauley.  Although mostly fictional, with the events and character having real life basis, Mann is able to elevate this crime drama above other films in a similar genre.  Robert De Niro plays Neil McCauley, a knowledgable experienced criminal who’s skill set includes playing cat and mouse with the police. After a robb…

  • F

    Filipe Manuel Neto

    6/18/2023

    8/10

    **A good film, with great actors at the highest level, a little different from other action films and that deserves to be revisited these days.** If there's one thing that can be a good pastime, it's an action movie, with ingenious and fearless thieves and police willing to do anything to arrest them. That's what this movie is, basically, and although we've seen many movies with this recipe, neither does it become…

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