Heat (1996)
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Heat is streaming in the UK on Prime Video, Disney+.
What the audience says
Heat rates well above most English films. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 8,776 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 50m on it?
2h 50m of English crime with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. With 8,776 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.9/10 that holds up over 8,776 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 50m — long |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Mann
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in the UK
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