Heat (1995) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic76/100
DirectorMichael Mann
GenreCrime, Drama, Action
Runtime170 min
RatedR
CastAl Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore

"A Los Angeles crime saga."

Should You Watch Heat?

With an IMDb score of 8.3, Heat is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. A 84% on Rotten Tomatoes indicates strong critical support.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heat's IMDb rating?

Heat (1995) has an IMDb rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 8,194 user votes.

Is Heat worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 8.3 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 84%, Heat is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Heat?

Heat has a runtime of 170 min. It is rated R.

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