The Heat

R

Released Jun 28, 2013

1 hr. 57 min.

Comedy

Action

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66%

183 Reviews

Tomatometer

71%

100,000+ Ratings

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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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Koi P

So many laughs! Lots of action. Fun and funny movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Max W

While it doesn't delve into deeper themes, The Heat ultimately retains a humorous Frat Pack tone, thanks to nearly two hours of non-stop antics by Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock, offering a hint of buddy cop charm.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 56 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older for the Theatrical version; and 18 and older for the Extended version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Mary-Lou L

Great movie so funny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 57 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Patrick C

Hard to rate because I once considered this one of my favorite movies. I rewatched it recently and it felt a bit stale and formulaic. The first time I watched it I probably laughed harder than I've ever laughed at a movie. I adore Melissa McCarthy and of course Sandra Bullock is universally lovable. Some scenes are pretty great but not as great as I remember.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/06/23

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Paul Feig

Director

Sandra Bullock

Sarah Ashburn

Melissa McCarthy

Shannon Mullins

Demián Bichir

Hale

Marlon Wayans

Levy

Michael Rapaport

Jason Mullins

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Deborah Ross

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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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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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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

If Hot Fuzz is the gold standard for recent buddy-cop movies and The Other Guys is the silver, then The Heat is the bronze.

Rated: B-

Sep 17, 2021

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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
Executive Producer: Paul Feig, Michele Imperato, Dylan Clark
Screenwriter: Katie Dippold
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox
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
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Stereo

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