Heat

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Heat

R

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

The 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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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

The plotting in Heat is immaculate.

Jul 3, 2025

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

This is one of the best crime films of all time for a reason.

Rated: 5/5

May 9, 2025

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This is a crime classic. Between the cinematography, incredibly performances, Mann's attention to detail, and the pacing, this is a home run.

Rated: 5/5

May 9, 2025

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Real O

One of the greatest movies of all times. Not a dull moment in nearly 3 hours

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Kauã M

Having the ability to captivate you in a plot lasting almost 3 hours isn't something any movie can achieve. 'Heat' delivers everything and more, with an absurd cast, high-quality direction, and excellent screenwriting. It knows how to divide the screen between several giants of cinema without any of them seeming overshadowed. Al Pacino is perfect as always, and De Niro is simply incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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Barry S.

Best movie of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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Roberts T

Kinda liked it — would definitely watch it again after a while. A great mid-90s action movie, and honestly, I love that it’s long! If you’re looking for something to watch over the weekend and you’re craving some intense, action-packed 2.5 hours… this is the one. The plot sets up viewers with sharp, well-crafted action scenes and does a great job introducing the antagonists — though at some point, you might even find yourself rooting for them instead of the “good guys.” Had the honor of seeing this movie for the first time, and now I’m officially on my 80s–90s–00s action movie wave! 🔥

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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Jack S

Most films focus on plot or characters. Heat already has fully develop personas and a believable story structure. Instead, Heat focuses on relationships. Both good guys and bad guys have families, have dinners together, have their own plans. There's a great contrast in Hanna as he'll make time for a grieving mother, but not share himself to his own wife. Mann does a wonderful job holding tight on faces to give those moments their due. I love this film more every time I watch. Heat is ****ing choice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Dougie C

Not sure what there is to like about this movie. Maybe it just doesn't hold up a few decades later. I honestly don't understand what reality allows for the cherished restaurant scene to be remotely believable. It was also a drudgery and bore. Good luck with the viewing if its your first time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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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: New Regency Productions, Forward Pass, Regency Enterprises, Warner Brothers
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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