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The Heat

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The Heat

R

Released Jun 28, 2013

1h 57m

Comedy

Action

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65%

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182 Reviews

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FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence -- and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies.

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Critics Consensus

The Heat is predictable, but Melissa McCarthy is reliably funny and Sandra Bullock proves a capable foil.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

This is a disappointment as, ultimately, the stars' chemistry just can't see off the lazy, sloppy formulaic execution.

Sep 5, 2018

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

McCarthy's an actress who needs a foil, and for now Bullock is more than good enough. I just wish these two had found each other 10 years ago.

Jan 6, 2014

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Max Kyburz

Film Comment Magazine

An all-female buddy cop movie that, for all its flaws, amounts to one of the ballsier attempts at the genre.

Nov 4, 2013

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

That star power pair should be enough, but it's not.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 17, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

The Heat is a breath of fresh air for what the film brings to the buddy cop comedy genre.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2023

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Bawdy, R-rated, and the racial jokes run rampant. Doubtful it could have been made in today's sensitive climate, but it should have been a new franchise.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 26, 2022

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Olivia J

The Heat is a breath of fresh air for what the film brings to the buddy cop comedy genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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John C

a great pairing. lets see more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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DGM M

Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 65% which is extremely generous….Melissa McCarthy was amazing in Bridesmaids and her SNL appearance. But most of her movies are terrible and not funny for anyone over 6 years old. Personally I feel she is a very good actress but seems to take any script given to her. Bridesmaids was great writing and her role in that movie was perfect. Sandra Bullock probably helped boost the rating. It was an older movie but much has not changed in her roles.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Rosana B

Comédia de ação policial deliciosamente engraçada, elegante estreia da roteirista Katie Dippold no cinema, talento, delicadeza, humor na medida, me arrancou sorrisos sinceros, coisas de meninas, adorável, e que duplinha perfeita Sandra Bullock e Melissa McCarthy, nasceram uma para a outra na comédia… Roteiro criativo, poupou nos dos exageros desmedidos, e das piadas pastelão em excesso, e as que foram, relevamos… Inteligente, divertidos, com mulheres talentosas, apaixonante…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Kevin P

A predictable, but very funny buddy cop girl power movie that makes up for its cliché plotlines with hilarious chemistry from Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Kris B

This movie makes me laugh from start to finish. There are so many great quotes. If you’re feeling down, watch The Heat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Synopsis

FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence -- and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter: Katie Dippold
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Chernin Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Violence|Pervasive Language|Strong Crude Content)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $159.6M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Stereo

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