Heat

R

Released Dec 15, 1995

2h 50m

Crime

Drama

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Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

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Critics Consensus

Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, Heat is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms Michael Mann's mastery of the genre.

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Geoff Brown

Times (UK)

Stripped to its bones, Heat may sound trite. But Mann puts so much flesh on his characters that you never feel hungry.

Dec 21, 2023

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Jonathan Romney

Guardian

Like Kubrick, Mann takes a genre premise that seems like no big deal, and expands it into a cosmos of its own. Heat might simply be the most spectacular B-movie ever made, but that’s impressive enough.

Dec 21, 2023

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Dream match-ups on paper don't always succeed on the screen -- like twin fires fighting for oxygen, will they merely cancel each other out? Hardly. This is one titanic clash that actually lives up to the billing.

Dec 21, 2023

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Mike Davies

Birmingham Post

Heat is a giant of a film, a god among American crime thrillers… Masterpiece is an overused term. Here it barely comes close.

Dec 21, 2023

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Tom Long

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Mann has produced the best crime epic since Goodfellas and one of the best films of the year, an absolute must-see for anyone who likes good (heck, great) acting and modern cinema.

Rated: A

Dec 21, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A film with so many possibilities that it ends up as split cake between Bob and Val. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 21, 2023

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simplemente perfeito.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/24

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Fabrícia F

O reencontro de lendas mais esperado do cinema, captou a atenção de todo cinéfilo que aguardava o show de atuação dessa dupla de talentos. Al Pacino e Robert De Niro se enfrentam nos papeis de policial e bandido respectivamente, neste suspense que é cheio de reviravoltas, de tirar o fôlego. Amei!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Julian S

“Heat” is an epic showcase for every actor, but Natalie Portman’s part feels a bit cut short in the mix.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Nol P

IF you know, you just KNOW! Most do know how good a film this is and I do not need to say too much other than... -an incredible music score -so well directed -so well acted -very interesting and intriguing start to finish -great acting choices across the board! -probably the best shoot em up scene in the history of film! So close to a flawless 10 out of 10! Reserved for a very tiny select few. I give to you: Heat at 9.5 out of 10! Was great to finally watch again today with my back out and all and not able to work for a change!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/14/24

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Bill K

Michael Mann's crowning achievement! Everything he does is gold, but De Niro and Pacino's performances really transport you to their world. This movie is in the greatest movies of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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Faiz D

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. Epic!! One of the best crime thrillers ever made.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Synopsis

Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

Director: Michael Mann
Producer: Art Linson, Michael Mann
Screenwriter: Michael Mann
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Regency Enterprises, Forward Pass
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $66.2M
Runtime: 2h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround, Mono

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