In the Heat of the Night
“They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.”
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel, 7plus, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Norman Jewison. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
In the Heat of the Night was produced by United Artists and The Mirisch Company and made in United States of America. It was released on August 2, 1967, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Writers
- Stirling Silliphant
- Release date
- August 2, 1967
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company
In the Heat of the Night cast & crew
In the Heat of the Night was directed by Norman Jewison and written by Stirling Silliphant.
The cast features Sidney Poitier as Det. Virgil Tibbs, Rod Steiger as Police Chief Bill Gillespie, Warren Oates as Deputy Sam Wood, Lee Grant as Mrs. Leslie Colbert, Larry Gates as Eric Endicott, and James Patterson as Mr. Purdy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Quincy Jones, cinematography is by Haskell Wexler, and it was produced by Walter Mirisch.
Is In the Heat of the Night worth watching?
In the Heat of the Night holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,322 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, In the Heat of the Night is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch In the Heat of the Night
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Cast of In the Heat of the Night
Sidney Poitier
Det. Virgil Tibbs
Rod Steiger
Police Chief Bill Gillespie
Warren Oates
Deputy Sam Wood
Lee Grant
Mrs. Leslie Colbert
Larry Gates
Eric Endicott
James Patterson
Mr. Purdy
William Schallert
Mayor Schubert
Beah Richards
Mama Caleba
Peter Whitney
Deputy Courtney
Kermit Murdock
Henderson
Larry D. Mann
Watkins
Matt Clark
Packy Harrison
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In the Heat of the Night — FAQs
▸Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night in United States?
In the Heat of the Night is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is In the Heat of the Night on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — In the Heat of the Night is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is In the Heat of the Night in?
In the Heat of the Night is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is In the Heat of the Night rated?
In the Heat of the Night is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,322 ratings.
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